YEARLY HIGH
0.0267 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0185 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0223 PKR

2016 SLL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SLL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.0267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 0.0185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0253 to the December average rate of 0.0189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0267 was down 5.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 134 PKR
2015 Average 124 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 92 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.33 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0273
0.0178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0258, compared to 0.0188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0065 PKR (High: 0.0266 / Low: 0.0200). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PKR (High: 0.0188 / Low: 0.0186).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0265) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+12.71%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0265
2015 Avg (May) 0.0235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0255 0.0249 0.0253
February 0.0257 0.0254 0.0255
March 0.0262 0.0257 0.0259
April 0.0266 0.0262 0.0264
May 0.0267 0.0265 0.0265
June 0.0266 0.0200 0.0253
July 0.0191 0.0189 0.0190
August 0.0191 0.0186 0.0188
September 0.0188 0.0185 0.0186
October 0.0187 0.0185 0.0186
November 0.0188 0.0186 0.0187
December 0.0191 0.0188 0.0189