YEARLY HIGH
0.1422 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1138 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1260 SCR

2014 PKR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PKR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.1422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.1138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0284 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1144 to the December average rate of 0.1387, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1422 was up 5.18% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1352, 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 71,085 SCR
2013 Average 59,581 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 56,909 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,176.31 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1416
0.1120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SCR 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 0.1205, compared to 0.1314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0101 SCR (High: 0.1380 / Low: 0.1278). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 SCR (High: 0.1253 / Low: 0.1241).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.1387) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0260 (+23.07%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.1387
2013 Avg (December) 0.1127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1155 0.1138 0.1144
February 0.1165 0.1148 0.1154
March 0.1242 0.1150 0.1212
April 0.1264 0.1213 0.1238
May 0.1269 0.1214 0.1237
June 0.1254 0.1228 0.1245
July 0.1253 0.1241 0.1246
August 0.1279 0.1242 0.1257
September 0.1285 0.1265 0.1276
October 0.1380 0.1278 0.1326
November 0.1399 0.1376 0.1392
December 0.1422 0.1323 0.1387