2026 LRD to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5734 PKR

YEARLY LOW

1.4874 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5251 PKR

2026 LRD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.5734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 1.4874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0860 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5404 to the December average rate of 1.5332, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.5734 was down 1.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.6012, 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 7,867 PKR

2025 Average 7,310 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 7,437 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 430.09 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.5438

1.5037

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.5225, compared to 1.5329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5225

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0642 PKR (High: 1.5734 / Low: 1.5092). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PKR (High: 1.5332 / Low: 1.5332).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0642

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0334 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.5404) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.4647), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0757 (+5.17%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.5404

2025 Avg (January) 1.4647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5734	1.5092	1.5404
February	1.5341	1.4874	1.5070
March	1.5333	1.5185	1.5238
April	1.5214	1.5132	1.5162
May	1.5235	1.5161	1.5206
June	1.5299	1.5201	1.5269
July	1.5362	1.5266	1.5325
August	1.5332	1.5332	1.5332