YEARLY HIGH
293.0211 IRR
YEARLY LOW
268.6517 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
281.7117 IRR

2015 PKR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PKR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 293.0211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 268.6517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.3694 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 270.3914 to the December average rate of 286.2924, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 293.0211 was up 8.77% compared to the 2014 peak of 269.4046, 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 146,510,553 IRR
2014 Average 127,991,577 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 134,325,836 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,184,716.26 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

292.8949
268.3456
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to IRR 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 276.0212, compared to 287.4022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.3809 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 276.0212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 287.4022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 5.9782 IRR (High: 293.0211 / Low: 287.0429). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2118 IRR (High: 272.3914 / Low: 271.1797).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.9782
February Spread (Stable) ±1.2118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.8064 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 290.8491) against the same month in 2014 (average: 263.4615), the exchange rate shifted by +27.3877 (+10.40%).

2015 Avg (August) 290.8491
2014 Avg (August) 263.4615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 272.3335 268.6517 270.3914
February 272.3914 271.1797 271.8068
March 275.0526 272.0733 273.4346
April 277.6953 275.0541 276.5162
May 282.2919 277.4150 278.6265
June 287.6285 282.4719 285.3519
July 290.7935 287.8481 289.5550
August 293.0211 287.0429 290.8491
September 288.2168 285.4254 287.0427
October 287.1046 283.8189 286.5562
November 284.8629 283.6456 284.1176
December 289.2633 284.3988 286.2924