YEARLY HIGH
0.0206 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0184 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0197 BBD

2013 PKR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PKR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.0184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0205 to the December average rate of 0.0187, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0206 was down 7.17% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0222, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,320 BBD
2012 Average 10,718 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 9,209 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,111.02 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0207
0.0184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BBD 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 0.0204, compared to 0.0191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.0190 / Low: 0.0184). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0203 / Low: 0.0203).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0205) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0222), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-7.41%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0205
2012 Avg (January) 0.0222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0206 0.0205 0.0205
February 0.0205 0.0203 0.0204
March 0.0205 0.0203 0.0204
April 0.0204 0.0203 0.0203
May 0.0203 0.0203 0.0203
June 0.0205 0.0201 0.0203
July 0.0201 0.0197 0.0199
August 0.0196 0.0191 0.0194
September 0.0191 0.0188 0.0190
October 0.0189 0.0187 0.0188
November 0.0187 0.0184 0.0186
December 0.0190 0.0184 0.0187