YEARLY HIGH
1.0297 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.9683 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0016 PKR

2015 NPR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the NPR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 1.0297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 0.9683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0614 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0107 to the December average rate of 0.9865, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.0297 was down 4.05% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.0733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,149 PKR
2014 Average 5,166 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 4,842 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 307.10 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.0258
0.9802
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 1.0109, compared to 0.9923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0383 PKR (High: 1.0290 / Low: 0.9908). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 PKR (High: 1.0005 / Low: 0.9908).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0383
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0175 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 1.0220) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.0556), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0336 (-3.18%).

2015 Avg (February) 1.0220
2014 Avg (February) 1.0556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0290 0.9908 1.0107
February 1.0297 1.0171 1.0220
March 1.0293 1.0101 1.0184
April 1.0289 1.0047 1.0173
May 1.0104 0.9903 0.9998
June 1.0005 0.9908 0.9970
July 1.0035 0.9925 1.0001
August 0.9981 0.9683 0.9840
September 0.9942 0.9770 0.9845
October 1.0109 0.9911 1.0025
November 1.0077 0.9878 0.9963
December 1.0059 0.9721 0.9865