YEARLY HIGH
0.0719 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0636 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0685 BOB

2013 PKR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PKR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.0636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0716 to the December average rate of 0.0646, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0719 was down 6.39% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0768, 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 35,934 BOB
2012 Average 37,207 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 31,790 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,144.07 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0724
0.0635
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BOB 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 0.0711, compared to 0.0659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0711
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0020 BOB (High: 0.0656 / Low: 0.0636). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.0712 / Low: 0.0708).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0716) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0764), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0047 (-6.19%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0716
2012 Avg (January) 0.0764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0719 0.0715 0.0716
February 0.0716 0.0711 0.0713
March 0.0717 0.0709 0.0712
April 0.0712 0.0707 0.0710
May 0.0712 0.0708 0.0710
June 0.0715 0.0695 0.0705
July 0.0694 0.0678 0.0688
August 0.0679 0.0662 0.0671
September 0.0662 0.0649 0.0657
October 0.0653 0.0647 0.0651
November 0.0647 0.0637 0.0643
December 0.0656 0.0636 0.0646