YEARLY HIGH
8.9355 PKR
YEARLY LOW
6.5498 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0926 PKR

2015 ZAR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 8.9355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 6.5498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3857 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7198 to the December average rate of 6.9664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 8.9355 was down 10.97% compared to the 2014 peak of 10.0366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 446,777 PKR
2014 Average 465,909 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 327,492 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,285.47 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

8.9337
6.7875
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to PKR 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 8.5314, compared to 7.6539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8775 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.6539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.7894 PKR (High: 7.3393 / Low: 6.5498). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2468 PKR (High: 8.8613 / Low: 8.6145).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7894
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2468

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4850 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 8.7548) against the same month in 2014 (average: 9.5862), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8314 (-8.67%).

2015 Avg (February) 8.7548
2014 Avg (February) 9.5862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8613 8.6145 8.7198
February 8.9355 8.5944 8.7548
March 8.7353 8.1572 8.4371
April 8.6478 8.3234 8.4862
May 8.6610 8.3888 8.5144
June 8.4016 8.0861 8.2761
July 8.3198 8.0321 8.1780
August 8.0598 7.8118 7.9374
September 7.8393 7.4412 7.6419
October 7.9797 7.5059 7.7482
November 7.6585 7.3100 7.4513
December 7.3393 6.5498 6.9664