YEARLY HIGH
9.5354 CDF
YEARLY LOW
8.4852 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0974 CDF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,767,711 CDF
2012 Average 4,929,336 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 4,242,586 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 525,124.61 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

9.5341
8.5076
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3201
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0806

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 0.2234 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2013 Avg (March) 9.4301
2012 Avg (March) 10.0776

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