YEARLY HIGH
54.2936 PKR
YEARLY LOW
48.4486 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.7683 PKR

2013 BBD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 54.2936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 48.4486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8450 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.7575 to the December average rate of 53.5052, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 54.2936 was up 10.94% compared to the 2012 peak of 48.9379, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 271,468 PKR
2012 Average 233,393 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 242,243 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,224.78 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

54.2711
48.2562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 49.1034, compared to 52.4333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3300 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.1034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.4333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 1.5469 PKR (High: 54.2936 / Low: 52.7466). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1913 PKR (High: 49.3477 / Low: 49.1564).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.5469
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1913

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2647 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 53.5052) against the same month in 2012 (average: 48.6140), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8912 (+10.06%).

2013 Avg (December) 53.5052
2012 Avg (December) 48.6140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.8991 48.4486 48.7575
February 49.2694 48.8749 49.0300
March 49.2848 48.7976 49.0814
April 49.2802 49.0408 49.1924
May 49.3477 49.1564 49.2252
June 49.7998 48.8577 49.3336
July 50.8779 49.7447 50.2395
August 52.2273 50.9115 51.4459
September 53.1854 52.2235 52.5305
October 53.4330 52.9544 53.1090
November 54.2391 53.4555 53.7699
December 54.2936 52.7466 53.5052