YEARLY HIGH
2.5624 PKR
YEARLY LOW
2.3739 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4374 PKR

2013 DOP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the DOP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 2.5624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 2.3739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1885 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4140 to the December average rate of 2.5137, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.5624 was down 1.08% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.5903, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,812 PKR
2012 Average 11,961 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 11,869 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 942.61 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.5472
2.3699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 2.3989, compared to 2.4759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0770 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0921 PKR (High: 2.5624 / Low: 2.4702). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 PKR (High: 2.4007 / Low: 2.3884).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0921
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0188 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.5137) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.4273), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0863 (+3.56%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.5137
2012 Avg (December) 2.4273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4301 2.4024 2.4140
February 2.4162 2.4008 2.4075
March 2.4133 2.3782 2.3933
April 2.4092 2.3901 2.3980
May 2.4007 2.3884 2.3958
June 2.3971 2.3739 2.3847
July 2.4316 2.3845 2.4027
August 2.4461 2.4263 2.4356
September 2.5063 2.4442 2.4686
October 2.5162 2.4912 2.5023
November 2.5554 2.5193 2.5324
December 2.5624 2.4702 2.5137