YEARLY HIGH
243.1638 IRR
YEARLY LOW
120.1694 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
170.1472 IRR

2013 PKR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PKR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 243.1638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 120.1694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 122.9945 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 125.8037 to the December average rate of 231.4940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 84.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 243.1638 was up 79.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 135.1290, 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 121,581,918 IRR
2012 Average 64,651,580 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 60,084,677 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,497,240.31 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

248.4910
110.5321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to IRR 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 125.0451, compared to 215.2493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 90.2042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 125.0451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 215.2493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 122.9945 IRR (High: 243.1638 / Low: 120.1694). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4954 IRR (High: 125.0354 / Low: 124.5399).

August Spread (Volatile) ±122.9945
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4954

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.4731 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 236.9944) against the same month in 2012 (average: 130.1405), the exchange rate shifted by +106.8539 (+82.11%).

2013 Avg (August) 236.9944
2012 Avg (August) 130.1405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 126.2744 125.5201 125.8037
February 125.9275 124.9046 125.3224
March 126.0342 124.6800 125.1342
April 125.0796 124.2612 124.7733
May 125.0354 124.5399 124.7873
June 125.6684 123.4612 124.4498
July 123.3561 120.2680 122.0287
August 243.1638 120.1694 236.9944
September 237.5857 233.0776 236.0624
October 234.1488 232.9385 233.5893
November 233.7627 228.5283 231.3270
December 234.6153 228.2469 231.4940