YEARLY HIGH
177.9629 PKR
YEARLY LOW
148.4599 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
159.9792 PKR

2013 GIP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GIP 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 May 28, dropping to 148.4599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.5030 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.7950 to the December average rate of 175.2463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 177.9629 was up 12.83% compared to the 2012 peak of 157.7220, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 889,815 PKR
2012 Average 740,380 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 742,299 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147,515.23 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

177.7126
148.1171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 153.6119, 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 12.7345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 153.6119
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, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5569 PKR (High: 157.5089 / Low: 155.9520).

September Spread (Volatile) ±9.2010
March Spread (Stable) ±1.5569

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.9466 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9466

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: 156.1170), the exchange rate shifted by +19.1293 (+12.25%).

2013 Avg (December) 175.2463
2012 Avg (December) 156.1170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 156.9694 154.7147 155.7950
February 157.4915 153.0106 154.8887
March 157.5089 155.9520 156.8743
April 157.2913 148.5462 150.9277
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