YEARLY HIGH
17.8701 LBP
YEARLY LOW
16.7357 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.4492 LBP

2011 PKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 17.8701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 16.7357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1344 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.5266 to the December average rate of 16.8341, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 17.8701 was down 0.61% compared to the 2010 peak of 17.9804, 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 8,935,028 LBP
2010 Average 8,825,441 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 8,367,834 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 567,194.30 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

17.8542
16.7413
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LBP 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 17.6306, compared to 17.2678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.6306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.2678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.5205 LBP (High: 17.4989 / Low: 16.9785). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0814 LBP (High: 17.5612 / Low: 17.4798).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5205
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0814

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4685 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4685

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 17.7614) against the same month in 2010 (average: 17.9069), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1455 (-0.81%).

2011 Avg (April) 17.7614
2010 Avg (April) 17.9069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.5612 17.4798 17.5266
February 17.7238 17.5482 17.6106
March 17.7225 17.5747 17.6224
April 17.8701 17.6135 17.7614
May 17.8416 17.5160 17.6739
June 17.6487 17.4744 17.5884
July 17.6562 17.4182 17.5557
August 17.4986 17.2192 17.3982
September 17.2676 17.1592 17.2093
October 17.4122 17.1968 17.3068
November 17.4989 16.9785 17.3026
December 16.9707 16.7357 16.8341