YEARLY HIGH
0.1145 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0877 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1087 PKR

2016 CDF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CDF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 0.1145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.0877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0268 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1132 to the December average rate of 0.0900, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1145 was up 0.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1143, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 573 PKR
2015 Average 555 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 439 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 133.99 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1155
0.0877
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.1127, compared to 0.1047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0230 PKR (High: 0.1145 / Low: 0.0915). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PKR (High: 0.1135 / Low: 0.1129).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0161 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.1114) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1101), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+1.17%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.1114
2015 Avg (June) 0.1101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1135 0.1129 0.1132
February 0.1131 0.1123 0.1127
March 0.1136 0.1125 0.1129
April 0.1132 0.1126 0.1129
May 0.1133 0.1126 0.1129
June 0.1145 0.1089 0.1114
July 0.1111 0.1072 0.1101
August 0.1078 0.1064 0.1072
September 0.1080 0.1065 0.1071
October 0.1092 0.1063 0.1077
November 0.1145 0.0915 0.1060
December 0.0924 0.0877 0.0900