YEARLY HIGH
3.9068 KMF
YEARLY LOW
3.3136 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6579 KMF

2013 PKR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PKR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 3.9068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 3.3136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5932 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8000 to the December average rate of 3.3566, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.9068 was down 9.58% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.3205, 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 1,953,397 KMF
2012 Average 2,053,772 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,656,814 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 296,583.31 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.9179
3.3056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to KMF 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 3.8162, compared to 3.4995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.2162 KMF (High: 3.8620 / Low: 3.6458). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0735 KMF (High: 3.9068 / Low: 3.8333).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2162
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0735

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 0.1542 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1542

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 3.8669) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.0967), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2298 (-5.61%).

2013 Avg (March) 3.8669
2012 Avg (March) 4.0967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8692 3.7205 3.8000
February 3.8297 3.6800 3.7535
March 3.9068 3.8333 3.8669
April 3.9030 3.8092 3.8405
May 3.8946 3.7994 3.8541
June 3.8605 3.7330 3.7822
July 3.8620 3.6458 3.7464
August 3.6469 3.5482 3.5923
September 3.5655 3.4277 3.5140
October 3.4329 3.3499 3.3965
November 3.4292 3.3396 3.3914
December 3.4051 3.3136 3.3566