YEARLY HIGH
10.7581 SOS
YEARLY LOW
7.0184 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0174 SOS

2014 PKR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PKR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 10.7581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 7.0184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7397 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4779 to the December average rate of 7.2467, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 10.7581 was down 35.11% compared to the 2013 peak of 16.5794, 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 5,379,072 SOS
2013 Average 6,958,982 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 3,509,217 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,869,854.59 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

10.8010
6.9236
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SOS 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 10.0314, compared to 8.0034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.7505 SOS (High: 9.3584 / Low: 8.6079). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1396 SOS (High: 7.6446 / Low: 7.5050).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.7505
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1396

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6946 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 10.4779) against the same month in 2013 (average: 16.3972), the exchange rate shifted by -5.9193 (-36.10%).

2014 Avg (January) 10.4779
2013 Avg (January) 16.3972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.7581 10.2708 10.4779
February 10.3134 9.9568 10.1681
March 10.4502 9.9362 10.1567
April 10.2734 9.8645 10.0540
May 9.9482 9.5860 9.8329
June 9.6429 9.3098 9.4990
July 9.3584 8.6079 9.1326
August 8.6342 8.2246 8.4380
September 8.2421 7.5419 8.0099
October 7.6446 7.5050 7.5892
November 7.7582 7.3410 7.6042
December 7.3991 7.0184 7.2467