YEARLY HIGH
0.3742 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.3211 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3461 PKR

2013 MRO to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MRO to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 0.3742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.3211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0531 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3237 to the December average rate of 0.3670, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3742 was up 13.84% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,871 PKR
2012 Average 1,582 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,605 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 265.61 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3713
0.3194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.3390, compared to 0.3532 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) 0.3390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0455 PKR (High: 0.3725 / Low: 0.3270). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 PKR (High: 0.3259 / Low: 0.3211).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0455
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0224 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.3594) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3129), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0466 (+14.88%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.3594
2012 Avg (April) 0.3129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3259 0.3211 0.3237
February 0.3312 0.3243 0.3273
March 0.3548 0.3307 0.3399
April 0.3742 0.3514 0.3594
May 0.3725 0.3270 0.3529
June 0.3365 0.3264 0.3305
July 0.3456 0.3314 0.3375
August 0.3539 0.3384 0.3425
September 0.3712 0.3493 0.3570
October 0.3620 0.3490 0.3545
November 0.3717 0.3534 0.3607
December 0.3731 0.3613 0.3670