YEARLY HIGH
38.7721 PKR
YEARLY LOW
35.3474 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.5873 PKR

2013 PEN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 38.7721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 35.3474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4247 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.2396 to the December average rate of 38.4064, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 38.7721 was up 1.41% compared to the 2012 peak of 38.2314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 193,861 PKR
2012 Average 177,038 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 176,737 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,123.56 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

38.7201
35.6198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 37.5173, compared to 37.6574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.5173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.6574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.5439 PKR (High: 37.8934 / Low: 36.3495). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3586 PKR (High: 38.3519 / Low: 37.9934).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5439
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3586

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.3853 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3853

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 38.4064) against the same month in 2012 (average: 37.8802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5262 (+1.39%).

2013 Avg (December) 38.4064
2012 Avg (December) 37.8802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.3519 37.9934 38.2396
February 38.2046 37.8240 38.0018
March 38.0364 37.4246 37.8301
April 38.1723 37.2511 37.8907
May 37.8934 36.3495 37.2635
June 36.2919 35.3474 35.8782
July 36.5178 35.7528 36.1758
August 37.2015 36.4125 36.7371
September 38.4945 37.2181 37.8091
October 38.6104 38.0861 38.3539
November 38.7622 38.3142 38.4618
December 38.7721 37.7146 38.4064