YEARLY HIGH
0.1179 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1049 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1101 PKR

2013 CDF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CDF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.1179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.1049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1058 to the December average rate of 0.1159, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1179 was up 10.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 589 PKR
2012 Average 507 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 524 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.90 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1174
0.1048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.1066, compared to 0.1136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0043 PKR (High: 0.1179 / Low: 0.1136). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 PKR (High: 0.1062 / Low: 0.1053).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.1159) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0109 (+10.33%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.1159
2012 Avg (December) 0.1051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1062 0.1053 0.1058
February 0.1076 0.1061 0.1066
March 0.1070 0.1049 0.1060
April 0.1075 0.1061 0.1069
May 0.1073 0.1061 0.1069
June 0.1083 0.1061 0.1070
July 0.1107 0.1081 0.1090
August 0.1128 0.1107 0.1118
September 0.1154 0.1127 0.1135
October 0.1156 0.1145 0.1148
November 0.1176 0.1153 0.1164
December 0.1179 0.1136 0.1159