YEARLY HIGH
9.6004 CDF
YEARLY LOW
8.7372 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.1466 CDF

2014 PKR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PKR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 9.6004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 8.7372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8632 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7639 to the December average rate of 9.1837, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 9.6004 was up 0.68% compared to the 2013 peak of 9.5354, 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 4,800,198 CDF
2013 Average 4,547,952 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 4,368,621 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 431,576.68 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

9.5261
8.6946
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to CDF 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 9.1528, compared to 9.1405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1528
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.6615 CDF (High: 9.4591 / Low: 8.7975). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0521 CDF (High: 8.7893 / Low: 8.7372).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6615
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0521

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 0.2171 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2014: 9.4568) against the same month in 2013 (average: 9.3583), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0986 (+1.05%).

2014 Avg (April) 9.4568
2013 Avg (April) 9.3583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7893 8.7372 8.7639
February 8.8141 8.7401 8.7734
March 9.4591 8.7975 9.2113
April 9.6004 9.3445 9.4568
May 9.3746 9.3000 9.3461
June 9.4394 9.2844 9.3652
July 9.3814 9.3152 9.3478
August 9.3582 9.0660 9.2275
September 9.0499 8.9735 9.0103
October 9.0268 8.9615 8.9950
November 9.1387 8.9792 9.0786
December 9.2555 9.0828 9.1837