YEARLY HIGH
177.9629 PKR
YEARLY LOW
145.6964 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
158.9819 PKR

2013 GBP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GBP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 177.9629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 145.6964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.2665 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.8150 to the December average rate of 175.2463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 177.9629 was up 11.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 159.2632, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 889,815 PKR
2012 Average 739,951 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 728,482 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161,332.45 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

177.9612
145.3825
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 151.6174, compared to 166.3465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.7291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.6174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 166.3465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 9.2010 PKR (High: 171.3111 / Low: 162.1101). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1856 PKR (High: 172.3885 / Low: 169.2030).

September Spread (Volatile) ±9.2010
October Spread (Stable) ±3.1856

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.8883 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8883

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 175.2463) against the same month in 2012 (average: 156.8637), the exchange rate shifted by +18.3826 (+11.72%).

2013 Avg (December) 175.2463
2012 Avg (December) 156.8637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 158.4687 153.4565 155.8150
February 154.9183 148.5247 151.9267
March 149.6635 145.6964 148.0974
April 152.6150 148.5462 150.6795
May 153.1847 148.4599 150.5834
June 154.8065 149.5843 152.6024
July 156.2569 148.9663 152.4750
August 161.9469 154.1803 159.4910
September 171.3111 162.1101 166.7377
October 172.3885 169.2030 170.8609
November 177.5693 170.3064 173.2678
December 177.9629 172.7746 175.2463