YEARLY HIGH
1.3646 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.2879 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3192 PKR

2015 BDT to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BDT to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 1.3646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 1.2879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0767 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2943 to the December average rate of 1.3382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.3646 was up 0.24% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.3613, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,823 PKR
2014 Average 6,512 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 6,440 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 383.54 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.3572
1.2886
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 1.3055, compared to 1.3329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0361 PKR (High: 1.3381 / Low: 1.3020). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 PKR (High: 1.3105 / Low: 1.3066).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0361
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 1.3382) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.2999), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0383 (+2.94%).

2015 Avg (December) 1.3382
2014 Avg (December) 1.2999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3038 1.2879 1.2943
February 1.3086 1.2965 1.3032
March 1.3136 1.3049 1.3086
April 1.3223 1.3043 1.3084
May 1.3113 1.3072 1.3092
June 1.3117 1.3077 1.3096
July 1.3105 1.3066 1.3091
August 1.3381 1.3020 1.3150
September 1.3439 1.3362 1.3405
October 1.3546 1.3385 1.3435
November 1.3594 1.3427 1.3514
December 1.3646 1.3292 1.3382