2013 PKR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3173 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.2055 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2727 LKR

2013 PKR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PKR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 1.3173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 1.2055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1119 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3007 to the December average rate of 1.2225, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3173 was down 9.60% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.4573, 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 658,669 LKR

2012 Average 683,178 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 602,741 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,928.37 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3146

1.2107

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LKR 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 1.2912, compared to 1.2542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2912

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0351 LKR (High: 1.3173 / Low: 1.2822). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 LKR (High: 1.2874 / Low: 1.2765).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0351

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0268 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 1.2981) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4002), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1021 (-7.29%).

2013 Avg (June) 1.2981

2012 Avg (June) 1.4002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3135	1.2945	1.3007
February	1.2993	1.2856	1.2926
March	1.2981	1.2856	1.2916
April	1.2924	1.2735	1.2813
May	1.2874	1.2765	1.2830
June	1.3173	1.2822	1.2981
July	1.3147	1.2933	1.3059
August	1.2929	1.2724	1.2831
September	1.2715	1.2415	1.2606
October	1.2424	1.2251	1.2338
November	1.2252	1.2098	1.2194
December	1.2400	1.2055	1.2225