YEARLY HIGH
5.0366 PKR
YEARLY LOW
4.8761 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9671 PKR

2015 ETB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ETB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 5.0366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 4.8761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1605 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9789 to the December average rate of 4.9623, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.0366 was down 9.19% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.5461, 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 25,183 PKR
2014 Average 25,684 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 24,380 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 802.30 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.0166
4.8987
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 4.9720, compared to 4.9621 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9720
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9621

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.1219 PKR (High: 4.9980 / Low: 4.8761). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 PKR (High: 4.9996 / Low: 4.9835).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1219
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0444 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 4.9623) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4.9982), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0359 (-0.72%).

2015 Avg (December) 4.9623
2014 Avg (December) 4.9982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9926 4.9521 4.9789
February 5.0106 4.9750 4.9937
March 5.0125 4.9849 4.9963
April 5.0054 4.9575 4.9749
May 4.9677 4.9488 4.9572
June 4.9535 4.9158 4.9311
July 4.9160 4.8839 4.9086
August 4.9980 4.8761 4.9168
September 4.9996 4.9835 4.9932
October 5.0100 4.9393 4.9852
November 5.0182 4.9914 5.0067
December 5.0366 4.9266 4.9623