2015 PKR to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 PKR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the PKR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 81.0631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 76.4523.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6107 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.4883 to the December average rate of 77.7281, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 81.0631 was down 3.05% compared to the 2014 peak of 83.6162, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
PKR to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 79.8326, compared to 78.5088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3238 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 2.6143 LAK (High: 81.0631 / Low: 78.4487). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3811 LAK (High: 79.5689 / Low: 79.1878).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 1.8753 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 79.9992) against the same month in 2014 (average: 80.4550), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4559 (-0.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80.7236 | 80.1855 | 80.4883 |
| February | 80.3217 | 79.5473 | 79.9749 |
| March | 79.9099 | 79.4197 | 79.6918 |
| April | 79.9408 | 79.4584 | 79.6762 |
| May | 79.5689 | 79.1878 | 79.4254 |
| June | 80.1988 | 79.4350 | 79.7391 |
| July | 80.6139 | 79.6987 | 79.9237 |
| August | 81.0631 | 78.4487 | 79.9992 |
| September | 78.6081 | 77.8298 | 78.1239 |
| October | 78.4301 | 77.4038 | 77.9044 |
| November | 77.7939 | 77.1616 | 77.3736 |
| December | 78.9786 | 76.4523 | 77.7281 |