2013 LBP to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0721 PKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0645 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0673 PKR

2013 LBP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LBP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.0721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0648 to the December average rate of 0.0711, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0721 was up 10.81% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0651, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 361 PKR

2012 Average 310 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 322 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.32 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0720

0.0641

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LBP 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 0.0652, compared to 0.0695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0652

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0021 PKR (High: 0.0721 / Low: 0.0700). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PKR (High: 0.0655 / Low: 0.0652).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0711) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0646), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+10.11%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0711

2012 Avg (December) 0.0646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0651	0.0645	0.0648
February	0.0654	0.0649	0.0651
March	0.0655	0.0650	0.0652
April	0.0655	0.0651	0.0654
May	0.0655	0.0652	0.0654
June	0.0658	0.0649	0.0653
July	0.0673	0.0659	0.0665
August	0.0691	0.0674	0.0681
September	0.0704	0.0691	0.0695
October	0.0709	0.0701	0.0703
November	0.0720	0.0709	0.0714
December	0.0721	0.0700	0.0711