YEARLY HIGH
5.5461 PKR
YEARLY LOW
4.9448 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1386 PKR

2014 ETB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ETB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 5.5461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 4.9448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6013 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5028 to the December average rate of 4.9982, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.5461 was down 2.65% compared to the 2013 peak of 5.6973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,731 PKR
2013 Average 27,127 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 24,724 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,006.39 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

5.5533
4.9478
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 5.2105, compared to 5.0668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.3770 PKR (High: 5.4351 / Low: 5.0581). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0296 PKR (High: 5.0695 / Low: 5.0399).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3770
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0296

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2688 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2688

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 5.4633) against the same month in 2013 (average: 5.3300), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1333 (+2.50%).

2014 Avg (February) 5.4633
2013 Avg (February) 5.3300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5232 5.4844 5.5028
February 5.5461 5.4339 5.4633
March 5.4351 5.0581 5.1945
April 5.0666 4.9448 5.0159
May 5.0695 5.0399 5.0557
June 5.0468 5.0159 5.0310
July 5.0315 4.9913 5.0045
August 5.1270 4.9908 5.0453
September 5.1692 5.1179 5.1420
October 5.1541 5.1186 5.1346
November 5.1251 5.0516 5.0759
December 5.0637 4.9487 4.9982