2016 SCR to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SCR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SCR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 8.2884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 7.2825.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0059 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0225 to the December average rate of 7.8273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.2884 was down 4.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.6870, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SCR to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.8946, compared to 7.8915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.8803 PKR (High: 8.1628 / Low: 7.2825). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1691 PKR (High: 7.9784 / Low: 7.8094).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2057 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 7.9908) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.6929), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2978 (+3.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.1750 | 7.6773 | 8.0225 |
| February | 8.1628 | 7.2825 | 7.8169 |
| March | 8.0802 | 7.7194 | 7.8772 |
| April | 8.2002 | 7.4273 | 7.7977 |
| May | 8.0354 | 7.5745 | 7.8625 |
| June | 8.2884 | 7.8138 | 7.9908 |
| July | 8.2507 | 7.7782 | 7.9652 |
| August | 8.0163 | 7.7663 | 7.9101 |
| September | 7.9784 | 7.8094 | 7.8895 |
| October | 8.0188 | 7.8211 | 7.9000 |
| November | 7.9780 | 7.7749 | 7.8571 |
| December | 7.9622 | 7.7268 | 7.8273 |