YEARLY HIGH
8.9228 PKR
YEARLY LOW
6.5516 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0916 PKR

2015 LSL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 8.9228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 6.5516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3711 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7164 to the December average rate of 6.9610, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 8.9228 was down 11.05% compared to the 2014 peak of 10.0311, 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 44,614 PKR
2014 Average 46,585 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 32,758 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,855.70 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

8.9323
6.7818
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 8.5296, compared to 7.6536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.6536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.7876 PKR (High: 7.3392 / Low: 6.5516). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2475 PKR (High: 8.8598 / Low: 8.6123).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7876
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2475

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.4910 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4910

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 8.7530) against the same month in 2014 (average: 9.5781), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8250 (-8.61%).

2015 Avg (February) 8.7530
2014 Avg (February) 9.5781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8598 8.6123 8.7164
February 8.9228 8.5984 8.7530
March 8.7435 8.1465 8.4366
April 8.6344 8.3260 8.4824
May 8.6599 8.3883 8.5141
June 8.3938 8.0908 8.2750
July 8.3216 8.0374 8.1797
August 8.0640 7.8113 7.9389
September 7.8392 7.4424 7.6418
October 7.9805 7.5069 7.7483
November 7.6643 7.3049 7.4520
December 7.3392 6.5516 6.9610