YEARLY HIGH
15.0477 LBP
YEARLY LOW
14.2544 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.6809 LBP

2015 PKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 15.0477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 14.2544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7933 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9955 to the December average rate of 14.3930, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 15.0477 was down 4.15% compared to the 2014 peak of 15.6999, 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 7,523,854 LBP
2014 Average 7,479,801 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 7,127,214 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 396,639.88 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

15.0644
14.2366
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 14.8429, compared to 14.5190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.8429
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.5190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.3521 LBP (High: 14.8207 / Low: 14.4686). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0350 LBP (High: 14.8246 / Low: 14.7897).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3521
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0350

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2746 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 14.9955) against the same month in 2014 (average: 14.2679), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7276 (+5.10%).

2015 Avg (January) 14.9955
2014 Avg (January) 14.2679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0477 14.9222 14.9955
February 14.9469 14.7597 14.8578
March 14.8192 14.7163 14.7801
April 14.8492 14.7790 14.8165
May 14.8291 14.7624 14.7991
June 14.8246 14.7897 14.8086
July 14.8307 14.7923 14.8087
August 14.8207 14.4686 14.7274
September 14.5228 14.4296 14.4528
October 14.4578 14.3217 14.4263
November 14.3436 14.2844 14.3056
December 14.5440 14.2544 14.3930