YEARLY HIGH
0.0762 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0682 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0724 SBD

2014 PKR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PKR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0684 to the December average rate of 0.0750, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0762 was up 2.05% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0747, 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 38,121 SBD
2013 Average 35,272 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 34,083 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,038.05 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0757
0.0677
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SBD 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 0.0720, compared to 0.0728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0720
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.0053 SBD (High: 0.0745 / Low: 0.0692). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SBD (High: 0.0736 / Low: 0.0730).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.0750) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0672), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+11.64%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0750
2013 Avg (December) 0.0672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0689 0.0682 0.0684
February 0.0694 0.0687 0.0691
March 0.0745 0.0692 0.0726
April 0.0756 0.0740 0.0746
May 0.0745 0.0737 0.0740
June 0.0742 0.0731 0.0736
July 0.0736 0.0730 0.0733
August 0.0734 0.0709 0.0723
September 0.0721 0.0703 0.0712
October 0.0724 0.0714 0.0719
November 0.0736 0.0716 0.0730
December 0.0762 0.0733 0.0750