2016 XAF to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1838 PKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1660 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1765 PKR

2016 XAF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.1838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0178 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1736 to the December average rate of 0.1682, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1838 was down 0.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1856, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 919 PKR

2015 Average 869 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 830 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.13 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1821

0.1670

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.1780, compared to 0.1749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1780

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0088 PKR (High: 0.1775 / Low: 0.1687). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 PKR (High: 0.1794 / Low: 0.1772).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.1803) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1733), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+4.04%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.1803

2015 Avg (May) 0.1733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1745	0.1720	0.1736
February	0.1804	0.1738	0.1770
March	0.1812	0.1735	0.1775
April	0.1825	0.1796	0.1809
May	0.1838	0.1777	0.1803
June	0.1813	0.1757	0.1788
July	0.1778	0.1751	0.1765
August	0.1806	0.1763	0.1784
September	0.1794	0.1772	0.1783
October	0.1786	0.1734	0.1758
November	0.1775	0.1687	0.1724
December	0.1715	0.1660	0.1682