YEARLY HIGH
0.9096 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.7940 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8363 LRD

2015 PKR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PKR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.9096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.7940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1156 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9076 to the December average rate of 0.8177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.9096 was down 2.94% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.9372, 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 454,807 LRD
2014 Average 437,190 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 397,005 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,801.19 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.9171
0.8036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LRD 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 0.8444, compared to 0.8281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.0760 LRD (High: 0.9055 / Low: 0.8295). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 LRD (High: 0.9096 / Low: 0.9047).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0760
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0715 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0715

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.9076) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7939), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1137 (+14.32%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.9076
2014 Avg (January) 0.7939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9096 0.9047 0.9076
February 0.9055 0.8295 0.8361
March 0.8322 0.8264 0.8303
April 0.8343 0.8291 0.8315
May 0.8337 0.8263 0.8303
June 0.8372 0.8243 0.8308
July 0.8409 0.8253 0.8363
August 0.8698 0.8300 0.8479
September 0.8512 0.8238 0.8397
October 0.8291 0.7940 0.8130
November 0.8187 0.7950 0.8138
December 0.8474 0.8022 0.8177