YEARLY HIGH
0.7764 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.7328 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7582 BDT

2015 PKR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PKR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.7764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.7328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0436 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7726 to the December average rate of 0.7473, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.7764 was down 3.87% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.8077, 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 388,220 BDT
2014 Average 384,192 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 366,398 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,822.39 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.7759
0.7367
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 0.7660, compared to 0.7503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0207 BDT (High: 0.7681 / Low: 0.7473). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 BDT (High: 0.7653 / Low: 0.7631).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0207
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.7726) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7365), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0361 (+4.91%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.7726
2014 Avg (January) 0.7365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7764 0.7670 0.7726
February 0.7713 0.7642 0.7673
March 0.7664 0.7613 0.7642
April 0.7667 0.7562 0.7643
May 0.7650 0.7626 0.7638
June 0.7647 0.7624 0.7636
July 0.7653 0.7631 0.7639
August 0.7681 0.7473 0.7605
September 0.7484 0.7441 0.7460
October 0.7471 0.7382 0.7444
November 0.7448 0.7356 0.7400
December 0.7523 0.7328 0.7473