YEARLY HIGH
0.7760 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.7292 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7550 LRD

2013 PKR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PKR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.7760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.7292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0468 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7589 to the December average rate of 0.7552, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7760 was down 5.52% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8214, 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 388,024 LRD
2012 Average 394,897 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 364,623 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,401.22 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7642
0.7460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LRD 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 0.7590, compared to 0.7510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0334 LRD (High: 0.7651 / Low: 0.7317). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 LRD (High: 0.7617 / Low: 0.7546).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0334
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 0.7627) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7912), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0285 (-3.60%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.7627
2012 Avg (June) 0.7912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7656 0.7443 0.7589
February 0.7625 0.7548 0.7581
March 0.7614 0.7510 0.7573
April 0.7617 0.7546 0.7574
May 0.7676 0.7548 0.7599
June 0.7760 0.7508 0.7627
July 0.7593 0.7369 0.7476
August 0.7651 0.7317 0.7513
September 0.7564 0.7292 0.7475
October 0.7590 0.7419 0.7546
November 0.7566 0.7409 0.7495
December 0.7667 0.7415 0.7552