YEARLY HIGH
0.0199 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0189 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0195 BBD

2015 PKR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PKR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 10, dropping to 0.0189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0198 to the December average rate of 0.0191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0199 was down 4.37% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,942 BBD
2014 Average 9,906 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 9,468 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 473.65 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0199
0.0189
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BBD 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 0.0197, compared to 0.0193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.0197 / Low: 0.0192). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.0197 / Low: 0.0196).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0198) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0190), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+4.61%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0198
2014 Avg (January) 0.0190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0199 0.0198 0.0198
February 0.0198 0.0196 0.0197
March 0.0197 0.0196 0.0196
April 0.0197 0.0196 0.0197
May 0.0197 0.0196 0.0196
June 0.0197 0.0196 0.0196
July 0.0197 0.0196 0.0196
August 0.0197 0.0192 0.0195
September 0.0192 0.0191 0.0192
October 0.0192 0.0189 0.0191
November 0.0190 0.0189 0.0190
December 0.0193 0.0190 0.0191