YEARLY HIGH
0.0705 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0637 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0669 PKR

2014 LBP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LBP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.0637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0701 to the December average rate of 0.0667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0705 was down 2.33% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0721, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 352 PKR
2013 Average 337 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 318 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.83 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0706
0.0641
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0670, compared to 0.0669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.0051 PKR (High: 0.0698 / Low: 0.0647). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PKR (High: 0.0654 / Low: 0.0652).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.0701) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0648), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+8.18%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.0701
2013 Avg (January) 0.0648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0705 0.0699 0.0701
February 0.0702 0.0697 0.0699
March 0.0698 0.0647 0.0666
April 0.0653 0.0637 0.0647
May 0.0654 0.0650 0.0652
June 0.0654 0.0651 0.0653
July 0.0654 0.0652 0.0653
August 0.0673 0.0653 0.0662
September 0.0681 0.0673 0.0677
October 0.0683 0.0675 0.0679
November 0.0681 0.0671 0.0674
December 0.0673 0.0661 0.0667