YEARLY HIGH
0.6114 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.5465 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5720 PKR

2013 DJF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the DJF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.6114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.5465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0649 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5497 to the December average rate of 0.6008, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6114 was up 10.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5517, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,057 PKR
2012 Average 2,618 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 2,732 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 324.30 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6115
0.5440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.5535, compared to 0.5904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0368 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0200 PKR (High: 0.6114 / Low: 0.5913). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 PKR (High: 0.5563 / Low: 0.5535).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0200
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.6008) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5469), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0539 (+9.85%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.6008
2012 Avg (December) 0.5469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5516 0.5465 0.5497
February 0.5557 0.5501 0.5526
March 0.5561 0.5504 0.5535
April 0.5563 0.5535 0.5551
May 0.5561 0.5533 0.5548
June 0.5606 0.5509 0.5557
July 0.5721 0.5605 0.5656
August 0.5887 0.5718 0.5794
September 0.5993 0.5876 0.5914
October 0.6041 0.5963 0.5991
November 0.6093 0.6034 0.6059
December 0.6114 0.5913 0.6008