YEARLY HIGH
38.9490 PKR
YEARLY LOW
38.5247 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.7669 PKR

2016 XCD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 38.9490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 38.5247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4243 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.8385 to the December average rate of 38.7895, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 38.9490 was down 0.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 39.1029, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 194,745 PKR
2015 Average 190,191 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 192,624 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,121.32 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

38.8529
38.6791
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 38.7535, compared to 38.7803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.7535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.7803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.3063 PKR (High: 38.9367 / Low: 38.6304). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0746 PKR (High: 38.7883 / Low: 38.7137).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3063
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0746

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 38.8385) against the same month in 2015 (average: 37.3191), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5193 (+4.07%).

2016 Avg (January) 38.8385
2015 Avg (January) 37.3191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.9490 38.7650 38.8385
February 38.8669 38.5954 38.7366
March 38.8086 38.6638 38.7514
April 38.7883 38.7137 38.7493
May 38.9072 38.7140 38.7517
June 38.7777 38.5247 38.6936
July 38.9137 38.7163 38.7872
August 38.8930 38.7145 38.7860
September 38.8399 38.6270 38.7315
October 38.8385 38.6107 38.7583
November 38.9138 38.7716 38.8293
December 38.9367 38.6304 38.7895