YEARLY HIGH
5.7138 CRC
YEARLY LOW
4.7229 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3197 CRC

2014 PKR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PKR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 5.7138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 4.7229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9909 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7543 to the December average rate of 5.3161, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.7138 was up 8.52% compared to the 2013 peak of 5.2655, 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 2,856,923 CRC
2013 Average 2,469,746 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,361,470 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 495,452.92 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

5.7082
4.6675
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to CRC 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 5.3050, compared to 5.3345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.8611 CRC (High: 5.6948 / Low: 4.8337). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0395 CRC (High: 5.2752 / Low: 5.2357).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8611
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0395

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1364 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1364

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2014: 5.6215) against the same month in 2013 (average: 5.0801), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5414 (+10.66%).

2014 Avg (April) 5.6215
2013 Avg (April) 5.0801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8328 4.7229 4.7543
February 4.9054 4.8311 4.8635
March 5.6948 4.8337 5.3830
April 5.7138 5.5473 5.6215
May 5.6293 5.5656 5.6029
June 5.6529 5.5129 5.6048
July 5.5115 5.4466 5.4684
August 5.4930 5.3103 5.4092
September 5.3115 5.2469 5.2760
October 5.2752 5.2357 5.2533
November 5.3132 5.2524 5.2839
December 5.3666 5.2675 5.3161