YEARLY HIGH
17.2783 PKR
YEARLY LOW
16.0683 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.9946 PKR

2016 SDG to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 17.2783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 16.0683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2100 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1485 to the December average rate of 16.1369, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17.2783 was down 2.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.7374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 86,391 PKR
2015 Average 85,446 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 80,341 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,049.79 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17.3427
16.0273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 17.1728, compared to 16.8164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3564 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.1728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.9894 PKR (High: 17.2369 / Low: 16.2476). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0747 PKR (High: 17.2783 / Low: 17.2035).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.9894
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0747

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6888 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6888

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 17.2331) against the same month in 2015 (average: 17.0356), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1975 (+1.16%).

2016 Avg (July) 17.2331
2015 Avg (July) 17.0356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.2042 16.9940 17.1485
February 17.2020 17.1055 17.1545
March 17.2225 17.1427 17.1724
April 17.2169 17.1292 17.1722
May 17.2776 17.1712 17.1982
June 17.2351 17.0946 17.1912
July 17.2783 17.2035 17.2331
August 17.2538 17.1662 17.2228
September 17.2406 17.0668 17.1734
October 17.2369 16.2476 16.9105
November 16.4760 16.1268 16.2217
December 16.1685 16.0683 16.1369