YEARLY HIGH
1.3577 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.2367 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2933 LKR

2014 PKR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PKR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 1.3577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 1.2367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1211 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2395 to the December average rate of 1.3009, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.3577 was up 3.07% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.3173, 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 678,873 LKR
2013 Average 636,323 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 618,346 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,526.40 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.3488
1.2296
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LKR 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 1.2952, compared to 1.2914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.0933 LKR (High: 1.3386 / Low: 1.2453). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 LKR (High: 1.3215 / Low: 1.3178).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0933
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0308 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2014: 1.3389) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.2813), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0576 (+4.49%).

2014 Avg (April) 1.3389
2013 Avg (April) 1.2813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2417 1.2367 1.2395
February 1.2493 1.2372 1.2444
March 1.3386 1.2453 1.3043
April 1.3577 1.3257 1.3389
May 1.3278 1.3192 1.3220
June 1.3250 1.3197 1.3224
July 1.3215 1.3178 1.3194
August 1.3187 1.2783 1.3016
September 1.2783 1.2642 1.2708
October 1.2773 1.2654 1.2707
November 1.2937 1.2700 1.2850
December 1.3126 1.2864 1.3009