YEARLY HIGH
0.0881 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0789 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0827 BWP

2013 PKR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PKR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 0.0881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.0789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0813 to the December average rate of 0.0813, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0881 was up 3.12% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0855, 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 44,065 BWP
2012 Average 40,907 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 39,456 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,609.63 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0879
0.0791
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BWP 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 0.0835, compared to 0.0820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0060 BWP (High: 0.0881 / Low: 0.0821). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BWP (High: 0.0821 / Low: 0.0811).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 0.0871) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0831), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+4.91%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.0871
2012 Avg (June) 0.0831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0825 0.0800 0.0813
February 0.0821 0.0811 0.0817
March 0.0843 0.0829 0.0837
April 0.0838 0.0820 0.0830
May 0.0881 0.0821 0.0843
June 0.0881 0.0863 0.0871
July 0.0874 0.0834 0.0853
August 0.0844 0.0828 0.0835
September 0.0834 0.0796 0.0814
October 0.0808 0.0789 0.0798
November 0.0814 0.0794 0.0803
December 0.0830 0.0795 0.0813