YEARLY HIGH
16.6539 PKR
YEARLY LOW
10.4239 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0129 PKR

2016 VEF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 16.6539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 10.4239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2300 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5989 to the December average rate of 10.4915, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16.6539 was down 0.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.7138, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83,269 PKR
2015 Average 81,310 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 52,120 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,149.85 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17.2110
9.8655
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 13.5334, compared to 10.4924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.1195 PKR (High: 16.6129 / Low: 16.4934). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 PKR (High: 10.5110 / Low: 10.4920).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1195
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.0496 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 16.5989) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.9611), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6378 (+4.00%).

2016 Avg (January) 16.5989
2015 Avg (January) 15.9611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.6539 16.5659 16.5989
February 16.6129 16.4934 16.5561
March 16.6140 16.5042 16.5511
April 10.5110 10.4920 10.5015
May 10.5457 10.4944 10.5045
June 10.5116 10.4458 10.4887
July 10.5432 10.4239 10.4971
August 10.5221 10.4718 10.4938
September 10.5074 10.4480 10.4776
October 10.5068 10.4456 10.4888
November 10.5271 10.4877 10.5060
December 10.5208 10.4453 10.4915