2013 LSL to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.4801 PKR

YEARLY LOW

9.6738 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.5463 PKR

2013 LSL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 11.4801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 9.6738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8064 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1262 to the December average rate of 10.3245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 11.4801 was down 5.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 12.1153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,401 PKR

2012 Average 56,917 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 48,369 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,031.91 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

11.2538

9.7230

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 10.6799, compared to 10.4128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2671 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6799

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.1926 PKR (High: 11.0026 / Low: 9.8100). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1995 PKR (High: 11.1292 / Low: 10.9297).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1926

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1995

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 0.7204 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 11.1262) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.2694), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1432 (-1.27%).

2013 Avg (January) 11.1262

2012 Avg (January) 11.2694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.4801	10.8271	11.1262
February	11.1292	10.9297	11.0304
March	10.8880	10.5617	10.6922
April	11.0478	10.6525	10.8089
May	11.0026	9.8100	10.5710
June	9.9980	9.6738	9.8506
July	10.4007	9.8128	10.1326
August	10.4244	10.0034	10.2277
September	10.8339	10.1559	10.5205
October	10.9006	10.5013	10.7260
November	10.7076	10.3602	10.5454
December	10.6376	10.0596	10.3245