YEARLY HIGH
0.8077 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.7346 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7682 BDT

2014 PKR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PKR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 0.8077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.7346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0731 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7365 to the December average rate of 0.7693, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.8077 was down 1.73% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.8219, 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 403,838 BDT
2013 Average 385,138 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 367,286 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,551.68 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.8020
0.7305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BDT 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 0.7701, compared to 0.7663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.0548 BDT (High: 0.7944 / Low: 0.7396). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 BDT (High: 0.7879 / Low: 0.7849).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0548
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0194 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2014: 0.7961) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.7935), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+0.32%).

2014 Avg (April) 0.7961
2013 Avg (April) 0.7935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7379 0.7346 0.7365
February 0.7409 0.7354 0.7384
March 0.7944 0.7396 0.7756
April 0.8077 0.7874 0.7961
May 0.7892 0.7845 0.7864
June 0.7892 0.7851 0.7874
July 0.7879 0.7849 0.7863
August 0.7857 0.7593 0.7750
September 0.7602 0.7514 0.7556
October 0.7562 0.7499 0.7531
November 0.7622 0.7518 0.7588
December 0.7758 0.7592 0.7693