YEARLY HIGH
1.3713 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.2886 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3246 PKR

2013 LRD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LRD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 1.3713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 1.2886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0827 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3178 to the December average rate of 1.3243, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3713 was up 1.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.3458, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,856 PKR
2012 Average 6,335 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 6,443 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 413.50 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3406
1.3086
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 1.3175, compared to 1.3318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0596 PKR (High: 1.3666 / Low: 1.3070). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 PKR (High: 1.3253 / Low: 1.3128).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0596
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 1.3379) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2792), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0587 (+4.59%).

2013 Avg (September) 1.3379
2012 Avg (September) 1.2792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3435 1.3062 1.3178
February 1.3249 1.3114 1.3191
March 1.3315 1.3133 1.3205
April 1.3253 1.3128 1.3203
May 1.3249 1.3028 1.3159
June 1.3318 1.2886 1.3113
July 1.3571 1.3170 1.3377
August 1.3666 1.3070 1.3312
September 1.3713 1.3220 1.3379
October 1.3480 1.3176 1.3253
November 1.3496 1.3218 1.3342
December 1.3486 1.3042 1.3243