YEARLY HIGH
1.1535 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.1214 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1367 JMD

2015 PKR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PKR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 1.1535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 1.1214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0322 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1403 to the December average rate of 1.1430, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.1535 was up 0.83% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.1440, 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 576,770 JMD
2014 Average 549,449 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 560,690 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,079.60 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.1452
1.1258
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to JMD 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 1.1346, compared to 1.1388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0286 JMD (High: 1.1511 / Low: 1.1225). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 JMD (High: 1.1410 / Low: 1.1339).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0286
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 1.1436) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.1251), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0185 (+1.65%).

2015 Avg (August) 1.1436
2014 Avg (August) 1.1251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1484 1.1327 1.1403
February 1.1470 1.1329 1.1387
March 1.1348 1.1245 1.1302
April 1.1316 1.1214 1.1274
May 1.1393 1.1274 1.1340
June 1.1410 1.1339 1.1369
July 1.1444 1.1350 1.1405
August 1.1535 1.1274 1.1436
September 1.1363 1.1290 1.1334
October 1.1500 1.1336 1.1398
November 1.1357 1.1258 1.1322
December 1.1511 1.1225 1.1430