YEARLY HIGH
1.9463 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.7787 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8549 PKR

2013 AFN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1.9463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 1.7787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1676 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8977 to the December average rate of 1.8761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.9463 was down 2.10% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.9879, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,731 PKR
2012 Average 9,522 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 8,893 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 837.95 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.9081
1.7841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 1.8532, compared to 1.8566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0987 PKR (High: 1.9463 / Low: 1.8475). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 PKR (High: 1.9074 / Low: 1.8864).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0987
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0456 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.8761) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8888), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0128 (-0.68%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.8761
2012 Avg (December) 1.8888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9074 1.8864 1.8977
February 1.9118 1.8773 1.8951
March 1.8791 1.8257 1.8495
April 1.8591 1.8303 1.8407
May 1.8590 1.8170 1.8340
June 1.8195 1.7847 1.8020
July 1.8206 1.7787 1.7944
August 1.8621 1.8223 1.8386
September 1.8973 1.8612 1.8720
October 1.8950 1.8668 1.8793
November 1.9012 1.8573 1.8789
December 1.9463 1.8475 1.8761