YEARLY HIGH
2.2783 PKR
YEARLY LOW
2.0941 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2061 PKR

2016 PHP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 2.2783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 2.0941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1842 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2078 to the December average rate of 2.1051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2783 was down 1.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.3129, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 569,566 PKR
2015 Average 564,379 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 523,515 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,050.38 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2750
2.0896
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 2.2334, compared to 2.1787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0547 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0833 PKR (High: 2.2435 / Low: 2.1601). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0212 PKR (High: 2.1153 / Low: 2.0941).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0833
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0466 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 2.2469) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.2893), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0425 (-1.85%).

2016 Avg (March) 2.2469
2015 Avg (March) 2.2893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2353 2.1855 2.2078
February 2.2093 2.1834 2.1974
March 2.2783 2.2161 2.2469
April 2.2751 2.2298 2.2595
May 2.2497 2.2141 2.2373
June 2.2743 2.2227 2.2514
July 2.2487 2.2169 2.2276
August 2.2641 2.2215 2.2460
September 2.2435 2.1601 2.1995
October 2.1805 2.1510 2.1645
November 2.1698 2.0980 2.1297
December 2.1153 2.0941 2.1051