2013 KES to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2562 PKR

YEARLY LOW

1.1141 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1792 PKR

2013 KES to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 1.2562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 1.1141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1421 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1221 to the December average rate of 1.2397, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2562 was up 10.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1379, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,281 PKR

2012 Average 5,525 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 5,571 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 710.33 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2610

1.1089

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 1.1467, compared to 1.2116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1467

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 0.0353 PKR (High: 1.2556 / Low: 1.2203). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 PKR (High: 1.1608 / Low: 1.1472).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0353

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 1.2483) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1215), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1268 (+11.30%).

2013 Avg (November) 1.2483

2012 Avg (November) 1.1215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1307	1.1141	1.1221
February	1.1394	1.1159	1.1216
March	1.1524	1.1336	1.1444
April	1.1753	1.1526	1.1677
May	1.1793	1.1573	1.1708
June	1.1608	1.1472	1.1540
July	1.1655	1.1461	1.1566
August	1.1928	1.1663	1.1763
September	1.2252	1.1928	1.2024
October	1.2556	1.2203	1.2460
November	1.2562	1.2388	1.2483
December	1.2536	1.2207	1.2397