YEARLY HIGH
0.1034 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0871 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0949 LSL

2013 PKR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PKR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 0.1034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0163 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0899 to the December average rate of 0.0969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1034 was up 11.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0930, 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 51,686 LSL
2012 Average 43,960 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 43,553 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,132.73 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1027
0.0887
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LSL 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 0.0938, compared to 0.0961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0110 LSL (High: 0.1019 / Low: 0.0909). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 LSL (High: 0.0915 / Low: 0.0899).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 0.1015) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0890), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0125 (+14.07%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.1015
2012 Avg (June) 0.0890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0924 0.0871 0.0899
February 0.0915 0.0899 0.0907
March 0.0947 0.0918 0.0935
April 0.0939 0.0905 0.0925
May 0.1019 0.0909 0.0947
June 0.1034 0.1000 0.1015
July 0.1019 0.0961 0.0987
August 0.1000 0.0959 0.0978
September 0.0985 0.0923 0.0951
October 0.0952 0.0917 0.0932
November 0.0965 0.0934 0.0948
December 0.0994 0.0940 0.0969