YEARLY HIGH
44.7498 SLL
YEARLY LOW
39.7761 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.6341 SLL

2013 PKR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PKR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 44.7498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 39.7761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9737 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.4483 to the December average rate of 40.4815, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 44.7498 was down 9.14% compared to the 2012 peak of 49.2494, 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 22,374,881 SLL
2012 Average 23,324,113 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 19,888,052 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,486,828.94 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

44.8745
39.7598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SLL 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 44.0075, compared to 41.2607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.0075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.2607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 1.3604 SLL (High: 41.1365 / Low: 39.7761). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2966 SLL (High: 44.0889 / Low: 43.7922).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.3604
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2966

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 1.0742 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0742

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 44.4483) against the same month in 2012 (average: 48.5362), the exchange rate shifted by -4.0879 (-8.42%).

2013 Avg (January) 44.4483
2012 Avg (January) 48.5362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.7498 44.1720 44.4483
February 44.2967 43.8415 44.0568
March 44.2935 43.7668 44.0062
April 44.0889 43.7922 43.9269
May 43.9561 43.4186 43.7860
June 44.2198 43.3949 43.8208
July 43.4333 42.4754 43.0378
August 42.5267 41.3836 41.9636
September 41.4520 40.5089 41.1226
October 40.9331 40.5159 40.7726
November 40.5396 39.8283 40.1860
December 41.1365 39.7761 40.4815