YEARLY HIGH
15.5090 LBP
YEARLY LOW
13.8613 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.8695 LBP

2013 PKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 15.5090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 13.8613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6477 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4344 to the December average rate of 14.0667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 15.5090 was down 7.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 16.7477, 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 7,754,512 LBP
2012 Average 8,066,833 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 6,930,648 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 823,864.11 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

15.5765
13.8719
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LBP 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 15.3386, compared to 14.4003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.4003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.4151 LBP (High: 14.2764 / Low: 13.8613). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0748 LBP (High: 15.3381 / Low: 15.2633).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4151
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0748

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 0.3592 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3592

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 15.4344) against the same month in 2012 (average: 16.6836), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2491 (-7.49%).

2013 Avg (January) 15.4344
2012 Avg (January) 16.6836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.5090 15.3722 15.4344
February 15.4195 15.2952 15.3498
March 15.3879 15.2785 15.3379
April 15.3602 15.2561 15.2997
May 15.3381 15.2633 15.2967
June 15.4095 15.1985 15.3132
July 15.1746 14.8478 15.0401
August 14.8383 14.4769 14.6809
September 14.4723 14.2103 14.3833
October 14.2613 14.1089 14.2170
November 14.1089 13.8804 14.0140
December 14.2764 13.8613 14.0667