YEARLY HIGH
0.1527 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1119 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1242 ZAR

2015 PKR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PKR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.1527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.1119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0408 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1147 to the December average rate of 0.1437, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1527 was up 31.12% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1164, 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 76,338 ZAR
2014 Average 53,701 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 55,956 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,381.50 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1466
0.1113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to ZAR 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 0.1173, compared to 0.1310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0164 ZAR (High: 0.1527 / Low: 0.1363). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 ZAR (High: 0.1161 / Low: 0.1129).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0164
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.1437) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0297 (+26.02%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.1437
2014 Avg (December) 0.1140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1161 0.1129 0.1147
February 0.1164 0.1119 0.1142
March 0.1226 0.1145 0.1186
April 0.1201 0.1156 0.1179
May 0.1192 0.1155 0.1175
June 0.1237 0.1190 0.1208
July 0.1245 0.1202 0.1223
August 0.1280 0.1241 0.1260
September 0.1344 0.1276 0.1309
October 0.1332 0.1253 0.1291
November 0.1368 0.1306 0.1342
December 0.1527 0.1363 0.1437