YEARLY HIGH
15.7285 PKR
YEARLY LOW
13.9146 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.6208 PKR

2013 BOB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 15.7285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 13.9146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8139 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.9613 to the December average rate of 15.4814, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 15.7285 was up 12.06% compared to the 2012 peak of 14.0362, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78,642 PKR
2012 Average 67,218 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 69,573 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,069.49 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

15.7247
13.8010
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 14.0637, compared to 15.1779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.1779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.4824 PKR (High: 15.7285 / Low: 15.2460). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0780 PKR (High: 13.9926 / Low: 13.9146).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4824
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0780

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0829 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0829

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 15.4814) against the same month in 2012 (average: 13.9157), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5657 (+11.25%).

2013 Avg (December) 15.4814
2012 Avg (December) 13.9157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.9926 13.9146 13.9613
February 14.0607 13.9684 14.0224
March 14.1009 13.9561 14.0441
April 14.1464 14.0524 14.0843
May 14.1164 14.0382 14.0813
June 14.3801 13.9782 14.1888
July 14.7427 14.4085 14.5459
August 15.1114 14.7266 14.8941
September 15.4005 15.1147 15.2119
October 15.4468 15.3237 15.3694
November 15.6957 15.4641 15.5643
December 15.7285 15.2460 15.4814