YEARLY HIGH
19.8015 PKR
YEARLY LOW
16.1896 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.6044 PKR

2013 ARS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 19.8015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 16.1896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6120 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.7164 to the December average rate of 16.9024, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 19.8015 was down 7.52% compared to the 2012 peak of 21.4114, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 99,008 PKR
2012 Average 102,720 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 80,948 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,059.78 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

19.9978
16.6210
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 19.1701, compared to 18.0387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1314 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.1701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 1.4970 PKR (High: 17.6865 / Low: 16.1896). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1135 PKR (High: 18.4996 / Low: 18.3861).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.4970
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.9898 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9898

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 19.7164) against the same month in 2012 (average: 20.9073), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1908 (-5.70%).

2013 Avg (January) 19.7164
2012 Avg (January) 20.9073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.8015 19.6156 19.7164
February 19.6618 19.4935 19.5828
March 19.4771 19.1987 19.2937
April 19.2448 18.9730 19.1034
May 18.9813 18.6478 18.8101
June 18.6488 18.4149 18.5140
July 18.5943 18.3866 18.4815
August 18.4996 18.3861 18.4458
September 18.4619 18.2138 18.3337
October 18.2977 18.0640 18.1767
November 18.0572 17.6728 17.8922
December 17.6865 16.1896 16.9024