YEARLY HIGH
0.1116 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0985 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1040 BWP

2016 PKR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.1116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.0985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0131 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1098 to the December average rate of 0.1025, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1116 was up 2.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1087, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 55,779 BWP
2015 Average 49,291 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 49,230 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,548.74 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1108
0.0993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BWP 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 0.1062, compared to 0.1019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0060 BWP (High: 0.1073 / Low: 0.1012). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 BWP (High: 0.1044 / Low: 0.1015).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1098) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0951), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0147 (+15.48%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1098
2015 Avg (January) 0.0951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1116 0.1075 0.1098
February 0.1092 0.1056 0.1078
March 0.1090 0.1037 0.1065
April 0.1054 0.1011 0.1031
May 0.1073 0.1012 0.1050
June 0.1070 0.1022 0.1050
July 0.1044 0.1015 0.1029
August 0.1030 0.0985 0.1002
September 0.1042 0.0994 0.1017
October 0.1033 0.1002 0.1016
November 0.1044 0.0994 0.1022
December 0.1039 0.1009 0.1025