YEARLY HIGH
1.2594 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.0994 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1968 PKR

2015 LRD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LRD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 1.2594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 1.0994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1601 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1018 to the December average rate of 1.2232, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.2594 was down 3.58% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.3062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,297 PKR
2014 Average 5,733 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 5,497 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 800.30 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.2431
1.0889
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 1.1855, compared to 1.2081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.1012 PKR (High: 1.2055 / Low: 1.1043). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 PKR (High: 1.1053 / Low: 1.0994).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1012
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 1.2302) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.1233), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1069 (+9.51%).

2015 Avg (October) 1.2302
2014 Avg (October) 1.1233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1053 1.0994 1.1018
February 1.2055 1.1043 1.1963
March 1.2100 1.2016 1.2044
April 1.2062 1.1987 1.2026
May 1.2102 1.1994 1.2044
June 1.2132 1.1944 1.2036
July 1.2116 1.1893 1.1958
August 1.2048 1.1497 1.1795
September 1.2139 1.1748 1.1911
October 1.2594 1.2061 1.2302
November 1.2578 1.2215 1.2289
December 1.2466 1.1801 1.2232