2013 PKR to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 PKR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the PKR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 16.1343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 14.2358.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8985 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.5510 to the December average rate of 14.4554, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 16.1343 was up 1.90% compared to the 2012 peak of 15.8333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
PKR to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 15.8467, compared to 14.7260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1207 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.7744 BIF (High: 16.1343 / Low: 15.3599). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1313 BIF (High: 14.5752 / Low: 14.4438).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.4437 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 15.8653) against the same month in 2012 (average: 14.2773), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5880 (+11.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.0038 | 15.4139 | 15.5510 |
| February | 16.1115 | 15.7527 | 15.9812 |
| March | 16.1343 | 15.3599 | 15.8653 |
| April | 16.0328 | 15.8951 | 15.9713 |
| May | 16.0119 | 15.7399 | 15.9538 |
| June | 15.9124 | 15.5656 | 15.7579 |
| July | 15.5463 | 15.0594 | 15.3833 |
| August | 15.1254 | 14.7061 | 14.9397 |
| September | 14.7303 | 14.4703 | 14.6549 |
| October | 14.5752 | 14.4438 | 14.5232 |
| November | 14.4977 | 14.2444 | 14.3998 |
| December | 14.6741 | 14.2358 | 14.4554 |