YEARLY HIGH
140.9750 PKR
YEARLY LOW
138.2467 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
139.2153 PKR

2024 BBD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BBD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 140.9750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 138.2467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7283 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 139.9604 to the December average rate of 139.0469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 140.9750 was down 8.49% compared to the 2023 peak of 154.0493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 704,875 PKR
2023 Average 698,723 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 691,234 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,641.26 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

140.0631
138.8305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 139.3591, compared to 139.0716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 139.3591
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.0716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 2.5490 PKR (High: 140.9750 / Low: 138.4260). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5579 PKR (High: 139.3201 / Low: 138.7622).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.5490
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5579

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.4576 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 139.9604) against the same month in 2023 (average: 116.8701), the exchange rate shifted by +23.0903 (+19.76%).

2024 Avg (January) 139.9604
2023 Avg (January) 116.8701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 140.9750 138.4260 139.9604
February 139.8625 138.2467 139.5028
March 139.7500 138.7916 139.3142
April 139.5431 138.6513 139.0305
May 139.4082 138.5447 139.1203
June 139.8177 138.9421 139.2260
July 139.4250 138.7985 139.1535
August 139.5267 138.2965 139.2020
September 139.4382 138.7075 139.1327
October 139.3201 138.7622 138.9332
November 139.5027 138.6603 138.9609
December 139.4822 138.6165 139.0469