YEARLY HIGH
1.0092 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.9100 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9715 PKR

2016 XPF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XPF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1.0092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.9100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0992 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9553 to the December average rate of 0.9242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0092 was down 1.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0225, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,046 PKR
2015 Average 4,773 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 4,550 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 495.77 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0010
0.9173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.9791, compared to 0.9638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0459 PKR (High: 0.9757 / Low: 0.9298). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 PKR (High: 0.9889 / Low: 0.9793).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0459
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

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 0.0251 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.9912) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9520), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0391 (+4.11%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.9912
2015 Avg (May) 0.9520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9599 0.9462 0.9553
February 0.9912 0.9568 0.9731
March 0.9958 0.9528 0.9760
April 1.0029 0.9847 0.9940
May 1.0092 0.9732 0.9912
June 0.9986 0.9690 0.9851
July 0.9805 0.9659 0.9731
August 0.9954 0.9724 0.9842
September 0.9889 0.9793 0.9831
October 0.9839 0.9564 0.9692
November 0.9757 0.9298 0.9493
December 0.9440 0.9100 0.9242