YEARLY HIGH
0.8295 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.7591 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7862 PKR

2013 LKR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.8295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.7591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0704 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7688 to the December average rate of 0.8180, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8295 was up 4.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7974, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,148 PKR
2012 Average 3,665 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 3,796 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 352.19 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8255
0.7603
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.7745, compared to 0.7979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0231 PKR (High: 0.8295 / Low: 0.8065). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 PKR (High: 0.7834 / Low: 0.7768).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.8180) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7590), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0591 (+7.78%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.8180
2012 Avg (December) 0.7590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7725 0.7613 0.7688
February 0.7779 0.7696 0.7737
March 0.7779 0.7704 0.7742
April 0.7852 0.7738 0.7805
May 0.7834 0.7768 0.7794
June 0.7799 0.7591 0.7704
July 0.7732 0.7606 0.7658
August 0.7859 0.7734 0.7794
September 0.8055 0.7865 0.7933
October 0.8162 0.8049 0.8105
November 0.8266 0.8162 0.8201
December 0.8295 0.8065 0.8180