YEARLY HIGH
75.8996 PKR
YEARLY LOW
64.4118 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.9542 PKR

2013 BAM to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 75.8996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 64.4118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4878 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.2321 to the December average rate of 74.9239, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 75.8996 was up 14.98% compared to the 2012 peak of 66.0105, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 379,498 PKR
2012 Average 306,538 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 322,059 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,438.95 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

75.9137
64.0359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 65.8980, compared to 72.0104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.1124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.8980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.0104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 3.5520 PKR (High: 69.0742 / Low: 65.5222). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1981 PKR (High: 65.6099 / Low: 64.4118).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.5520
March Spread (Stable) ±1.1981

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.9269 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 74.9239) against the same month in 2012 (average: 65.1384), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7855 (+15.02%).

2013 Avg (December) 74.9239
2012 Avg (December) 65.1384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.6628 64.9763 66.2321
February 68.1741 65.6506 66.9527
March 65.6099 64.4118 65.0257
April 65.9873 64.4155 65.4679
May 66.2008 64.6100 65.2822
June 67.3725 65.2179 66.4275
July 69.0742 65.5222 67.1833
August 70.9129 68.8501 70.0346
September 73.4605 70.3575 71.7234
October 75.0205 73.2336 74.0398
November 75.3364 73.4209 74.1575
December 75.8996 73.8762 74.9239