YEARLY HIGH
0.0376 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0335 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0359 QAR

2013 PKR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PKR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.0335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0373 to the December average rate of 0.0340, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0376 was down 7.17% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0405, 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 18,786 QAR
2012 Average 19,512 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 16,767 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,019.06 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0377
0.0335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to QAR 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 0.0371, compared to 0.0347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0010 QAR (High: 0.0345 / Low: 0.0335). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.0370 / Low: 0.0369).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0373) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0403), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-7.41%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0373
2012 Avg (January) 0.0403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0376 0.0372 0.0373
February 0.0372 0.0369 0.0371
March 0.0373 0.0369 0.0371
April 0.0371 0.0369 0.0370
May 0.0370 0.0369 0.0370
June 0.0373 0.0366 0.0369
July 0.0366 0.0358 0.0362
August 0.0358 0.0349 0.0354
September 0.0348 0.0342 0.0347
October 0.0344 0.0341 0.0343
November 0.0340 0.0336 0.0339
December 0.0345 0.0335 0.0340