YEARLY HIGH
32.6295 COP
YEARLY LOW
27.1551 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.1533 COP

2016 PKR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PKR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 32.6295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 27.1551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4745 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.2669 to the December average rate of 28.7380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 32.6295 was up 2.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 31.8977, 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 16,314,761 COP
2015 Average 13,342,454 COP
Yearly Trough Low 13,577,531 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,737,230.56 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

32.4845
27.5241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to COP 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 29.8255, compared to 28.4811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.8255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.4811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 2.3741 COP (High: 31.1329 / Low: 28.7588). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9676 COP (High: 28.5506 / Low: 27.5830).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.3741
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9676

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.2141 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 32.0712) against the same month in 2015 (average: 23.8579), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2132 (+34.43%).

2016 Avg (February) 32.0712
2015 Avg (February) 23.8579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.1742 30.3135 31.2669
February 32.6295 31.5671 32.0712
March 31.1329 28.7588 29.8571
April 29.6130 27.3443 28.6149
May 29.3834 27.1551 28.5995
June 29.5695 27.9225 28.5434
July 29.3695 27.8341 28.2949
August 29.5701 27.3241 28.2292
September 28.4023 27.3302 27.9375
October 28.5506 27.5830 28.0072
November 30.2948 28.5447 29.6800
December 29.5320 28.3167 28.7380