YEARLY HIGH
1.3780 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.2902 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3232 LKR

2015 PKR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PKR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.3780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 1.2902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0878 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3064 to the December average rate of 1.3685, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.3780 was up 1.49% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.3577, 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 688,996 LKR
2014 Average 646,804 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 645,088 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,908.49 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.3747
1.3002
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 1.3092, compared to 1.3371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0589 LKR (High: 1.3511 / Low: 1.2922). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 LKR (High: 1.3150 / Low: 1.3124).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0589
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 1.3685) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.3009), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0676 (+5.19%).

2015 Avg (December) 1.3685
2014 Avg (December) 1.3009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3124 1.2996 1.3064
February 1.3167 1.3050 1.3097
March 1.3095 1.3018 1.3064
April 1.3104 1.2929 1.3064
May 1.3153 1.3043 1.3110
June 1.3177 1.3130 1.3154
July 1.3150 1.3124 1.3138
August 1.3224 1.2902 1.3092
September 1.3511 1.2922 1.3356
October 1.3533 1.3370 1.3472
November 1.3581 1.3364 1.3485
December 1.3780 1.3390 1.3685