YEARLY HIGH
159.0479 PKR
YEARLY LOW
147.6734 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
154.0726 PKR

2024 BAM to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BAM to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 159.0479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 147.6734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3746 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.2120 to the December average rate of 149.0167, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 159.0479 was down 6.35% compared to the 2023 peak of 169.8326, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 795,240 PKR
2023 Average 773,212 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 738,367 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,872.82 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

158.9962
148.1095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 154.1150, compared to 154.0303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.1150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.0303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 7.0542 PKR (High: 154.9779 / Low: 147.9238). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0605 PKR (High: 158.9479 / Low: 156.8874).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.0542
September Spread (Stable) ±2.0605

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.7075 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 156.7126) against the same month in 2023 (average: 163.7415), the exchange rate shifted by -7.0289 (-4.29%).

2024 Avg (August) 156.7126
2023 Avg (August) 163.7415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 158.0840 153.5861 156.2120
February 155.5890 152.3231 154.0447
March 156.1793 153.2798 154.8464
April 154.4731 151.1371 152.5980
May 154.8728 151.9363 153.7481
June 155.0766 152.0924 153.2406
July 155.7013 152.5503 154.4086
August 159.0479 153.7615 156.7126
September 158.9479 156.8874 158.0889
October 157.4459 153.0623 154.8311
November 154.9779 147.9238 151.1236
December 150.5157 147.6734 149.0167