YEARLY HIGH
0.0387 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0345 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0370 SAR

2013 PKR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PKR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.0345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0385 to the December average rate of 0.0351, 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 0.0387 was down 7.16% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0417, 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 19,352 SAR
2012 Average 20,098 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 17,269 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,082.64 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0388
0.0345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SAR 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 0.0382, compared to 0.0358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0010 SAR (High: 0.0356 / Low: 0.0345). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0381 / Low: 0.0380).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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: 0.0385) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0415), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0031 (-7.40%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0385
2012 Avg (January) 0.0415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0387 0.0383 0.0385
February 0.0384 0.0381 0.0382
March 0.0384 0.0380 0.0382
April 0.0382 0.0381 0.0381
May 0.0381 0.0380 0.0381
June 0.0384 0.0377 0.0380
July 0.0377 0.0369 0.0373
August 0.0368 0.0359 0.0365
September 0.0359 0.0353 0.0357
October 0.0354 0.0351 0.0353
November 0.0351 0.0346 0.0349
December 0.0356 0.0345 0.0351