YEARLY HIGH
194.7194 STD
YEARLY LOW
165.4528 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
182.2998 STD

2013 PKR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PKR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 194.7194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 165.4528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.2666 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.3613 to the December average rate of 167.5184, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 194.7194 was down 9.67% compared to the 2012 peak of 215.5548, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 97,359,707 STD
2012 Average 102,522,784 STD
Yearly Trough Low 82,726,421 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,633,286.34 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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PKR to STD 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 190.1957, compared to 174.4038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.7918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 190.1957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 174.4038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 9.5296 STD (High: 191.2982 / Low: 181.7686). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7527 STD (High: 170.9046 / Low: 167.1519).

July Spread (Volatile) Âą9.5296
November Spread (Stable) Âą3.7527

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 8.2857 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.2857

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 192.6357) against the same month in 2012 (average: 204.2978), the exchange rate shifted by -11.6622 (-5.71%).

2013 Avg (March) 192.6357
2012 Avg (March) 204.2978

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Month High Low Average
January 192.3386 185.2502 189.3613
February 191.0446 183.8941 187.1620
March 194.7194 189.9803 192.6357
April 194.3198 189.4817 191.6645
May 193.8583 187.1419 191.5367
June 193.2509 184.9083 188.8140
July 191.2982 181.7686 186.8928
August 182.0533 173.5988 178.6071
September 177.8819 170.9163 174.8768
October 171.4782 166.7881 169.3544
November 170.9046 167.1519 169.1736
December 169.8390 165.4528 167.5184