YEARLY HIGH
0.0702 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0665 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0681 PKR

2015 LBP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LBP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.0702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0667 to the December average rate of 0.0695, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0702 was down 0.44% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0705, 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 351 PKR
2014 Average 334 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 332 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.49 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0702
0.0664
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 0.0674, compared to 0.0689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0016 PKR (High: 0.0691 / Low: 0.0675). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PKR (High: 0.0676 / Low: 0.0675).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0695) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0667), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+4.23%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0695
2014 Avg (December) 0.0667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0670 0.0665 0.0667
February 0.0678 0.0669 0.0673
March 0.0680 0.0675 0.0677
April 0.0677 0.0673 0.0675
May 0.0677 0.0674 0.0676
June 0.0676 0.0675 0.0675
July 0.0676 0.0674 0.0675
August 0.0691 0.0675 0.0679
September 0.0693 0.0689 0.0692
October 0.0698 0.0692 0.0693
November 0.0700 0.0697 0.0699
December 0.0702 0.0688 0.0695