2013 GBP to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |