2013 PKR to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 PKR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the PKR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 9.5354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 8.4852.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0502 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4485 to the December average rate of 8.6285, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 9.5354 was down 7.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 10.2654, 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 CDF 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 9.3851, compared to 8.8098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5753 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.3201 CDF (High: 8.8053 / Low: 8.4852). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0806 CDF (High: 9.4937 / Low: 9.4131).
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 0.2234 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 9.4301) against the same month in 2012 (average: 10.0776), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6475 (-6.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.4937 | 9.4131 | 9.4485 |
| February | 9.4273 | 9.2950 | 9.3789 |
| March | 9.5354 | 9.3449 | 9.4301 |
| April | 9.4249 | 9.3064 | 9.3583 |
| May | 9.4265 | 9.3191 | 9.3531 |
| June | 9.4229 | 9.2379 | 9.3417 |
| July | 9.2519 | 9.0358 | 9.1719 |
| August | 9.0321 | 8.8645 | 8.9485 |
| September | 8.8697 | 8.6677 | 8.8072 |
| October | 8.7350 | 8.6504 | 8.7093 |
| November | 8.6695 | 8.5009 | 8.5931 |
| December | 8.8053 | 8.4852 | 8.6285 |