YEARLY HIGH
1.0230 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.9400 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9826 JMD

2013 PKR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PKR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 1.0230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.9400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0829 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9494 to the December average rate of 0.9768, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0230 was up 6.34% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9620, 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 511,498 JMD
2012 Average 473,306 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 470,024 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,473.36 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0191
0.9431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to JMD 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 0.9850, compared to 0.9802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0573 JMD (High: 1.0061 / Low: 0.9488). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 JMD (High: 1.0072 / Low: 0.9989).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0573
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 1.0128) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9320), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0808 (+8.67%).

2013 Avg (June) 1.0128
2012 Avg (June) 0.9320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9527 0.9417 0.9494
February 0.9714 0.9400 0.9558
March 0.9956 0.9700 0.9861
April 1.0095 0.9944 1.0046
May 1.0072 0.9989 1.0016
June 1.0230 1.0007 1.0128
July 1.0123 0.9945 1.0066
August 0.9956 0.9725 0.9851
September 0.9737 0.9620 0.9703
October 0.9832 0.9709 0.9781
November 0.9781 0.9488 0.9645
December 1.0061 0.9488 0.9768