YEARLY HIGH
1.8298 DJF
YEARLY LOW
1.6357 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7507 DJF

2013 PKR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PKR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.8298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 1.6357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1941 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8193 to the December average rate of 1.6645, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8298 was down 7.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.9878, 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 914,916 DJF
2012 Average 955,497 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 817,852 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,063.87 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.8362
1.6336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to DJF 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 1.8066, compared to 1.6949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0554 DJF (High: 1.6911 / Low: 1.6357). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 DJF (High: 1.8066 / Low: 1.7975).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0554
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

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 0.0423 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.8193) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.9749), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1556 (-7.88%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.8193
2012 Avg (January) 1.9749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8298 1.8128 1.8193
February 1.8178 1.7995 1.8097
March 1.8169 1.7983 1.8068
April 1.8066 1.7975 1.8016
May 1.8074 1.7981 1.8025
June 1.8152 1.7838 1.7997
July 1.7841 1.7480 1.7681
August 1.7487 1.6986 1.7259
September 1.7018 1.6685 1.6910
October 1.6770 1.6553 1.6691
November 1.6572 1.6412 1.6505
December 1.6911 1.6357 1.6645