YEARLY HIGH
0.1891 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1684 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1766 PKR

2016 SOS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.1891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0207 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1695 to the December average rate of 0.1829, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1891 was up 7.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 945 PKR
2015 Average 765 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 842 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.57 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1843
0.1682
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.1724, compared to 0.1807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1724
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0089 PKR (High: 0.1891 / Low: 0.1802). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 PKR (High: 0.1797 / Low: 0.1786).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.1826) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1705), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0121 (+7.07%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.1826
2015 Avg (November) 0.1705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1713 0.1684 0.1695
February 0.1718 0.1695 0.1707
March 0.1720 0.1700 0.1710
April 0.1737 0.1701 0.1717
May 0.1772 0.1711 0.1734
June 0.1812 0.1744 0.1779
July 0.1828 0.1780 0.1800
August 0.1814 0.1784 0.1798
September 0.1797 0.1786 0.1792
October 0.1827 0.1779 0.1800
November 0.1891 0.1802 0.1826
December 0.1882 0.1800 0.1829