YEARLY HIGH
10.0311 PKR
YEARLY LOW
8.5892 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3185 PKR

2014 LSL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 10.0311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 8.5892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4418 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7163 to the December average rate of 8.7728, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 10.0311 was down 12.62% compared to the 2013 peak of 11.4801, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,155 PKR
2013 Average 52,718 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 42,946 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,209.15 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

9.8107
8.6784
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 9.4324, compared to 9.2046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.8009 PKR (High: 9.8150 / Low: 9.0142). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2009 PKR (High: 9.5798 / Low: 9.3789).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8009
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.4191 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 9.7163) against the same month in 2013 (average: 11.1262), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4098 (-12.67%).

2014 Avg (January) 9.7163
2013 Avg (January) 11.1262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0311 9.4020 9.7163
February 9.7811 9.4058 9.5781
March 9.8150 9.0142 9.3325
April 9.3509 9.1269 9.2483
May 9.5798 9.3789 9.4787
June 9.3613 9.1239 9.2406
July 9.4105 9.1670 9.2651
August 9.5672 9.1895 9.3832
September 9.5888 9.1048 9.3400
October 9.4498 9.0494 9.2745
November 9.3854 9.0248 9.1919
December 9.2507 8.5892 8.7728