YEARLY HIGH
5.6973 PKR
YEARLY LOW
5.2328 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4249 PKR

2013 ETB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 5.6973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 5.2328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4645 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3305 to the December average rate of 5.6023, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.6973 was up 5.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.3754, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,486 PKR
2012 Average 26,268 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 26,164 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,322.62 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.6902
5.2385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 5.3080, compared to 5.5417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.1947 PKR (High: 5.6973 / Low: 5.5026). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0302 PKR (High: 5.2993 / Low: 5.2690).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1947
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0302

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 0.0503 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0503

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 5.6023) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.3324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2699 (+5.06%).

2013 Avg (December) 5.6023
2012 Avg (December) 5.3324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3484 5.3152 5.3305
February 5.3451 5.3093 5.3300
March 5.3873 5.2834 5.3196
April 5.3368 5.2910 5.3079
May 5.2993 5.2690 5.2838
June 5.3034 5.2328 5.2761
July 5.4204 5.3133 5.3560
August 5.5353 5.4111 5.4673
September 5.6272 5.5364 5.5658
October 5.6342 5.5877 5.6065
November 5.6886 5.6273 5.6526
December 5.6973 5.5026 5.6023