YEARLY HIGH
7.1982 SOS
YEARLY LOW
5.7060 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5695 SOS

2015 PKR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PKR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 7.1982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 5.7060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4921 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0972 to the December average rate of 5.8800, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 7.1982 was down 33.09% compared to the 2014 peak of 10.7581, 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 3,599,081 SOS
2014 Average 4,505,227 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,853,025 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 746,056.27 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

7.2204
5.7417
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 6.9196, compared to 6.2194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.2828 SOS (High: 6.3718 / Low: 6.0889). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0718 SOS (High: 6.9049 / Low: 6.8331).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2828
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0718

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2915 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 7.0972) against the same month in 2014 (average: 10.4779), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3807 (-32.26%).

2015 Avg (January) 7.0972
2014 Avg (January) 10.4779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1982 6.9842 7.0972
February 6.9947 6.8508 6.9171
March 6.9406 6.8446 6.8927
April 6.9243 6.8100 6.8904
May 6.9049 6.8331 6.8661
June 6.9187 6.7995 6.8544
July 6.8200 6.5734 6.7093
August 6.6165 6.3742 6.5233
September 6.3718 6.0889 6.2318
October 6.1454 5.8914 6.1073
November 5.9332 5.7501 5.8650
December 5.9811 5.7060 5.8800