2016 XDR to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 XDR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the XDR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 149.2093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 139.9061.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3032 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.9765 to the December average rate of 141.1140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 149.2093 was up 0.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 147.9641, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
XDR to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 146.5887, compared to 144.5387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0500 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.5404 PKR (High: 145.0547 / Low: 141.5143). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9595 PKR (High: 146.7910 / Low: 145.8315).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.1072 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 147.7331) against the same month in 2015 (average: 143.0681), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6649 (+3.26%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 145.5180 | 144.5302 | 144.9765 |
| February | 147.2737 | 144.6443 | 145.9065 |
| March | 147.5655 | 144.7050 | 146.1337 |
| April | 148.6943 | 147.0427 | 147.5393 |
| May | 149.2093 | 146.9925 | 147.7331 |
| June | 149.0818 | 145.6519 | 147.2431 |
| July | 146.6190 | 145.0693 | 145.7971 |
| August | 147.4381 | 145.5652 | 146.3419 |
| September | 146.7910 | 145.8315 | 146.2608 |
| October | 145.9488 | 143.3483 | 144.4971 |
| November | 145.0547 | 141.5143 | 143.2212 |
| December | 143.0323 | 139.9061 | 141.1140 |