YEARLY HIGH
2.2179 YER
YEARLY LOW
1.9800 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1203 YER

2013 PKR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PKR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 2.2179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 1.9800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2379 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2044 to the December average rate of 2.0098, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.2179 was down 8.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.4370, 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 1,108,957 YER
2012 Average 1,154,526 YER
Yearly Trough Low 990,012 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118,945.39 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.2249
1.9792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to YER 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 2.1891, compared to 2.0516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0593 YER (High: 2.0393 / Low: 1.9800). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 YER (High: 2.1866 / Low: 2.1780).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0593
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

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 0.0494 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.2044) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.4196), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2153 (-8.90%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.2044
2012 Avg (January) 2.4196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2179 2.1976 2.2044
February 2.1985 2.1787 2.1906
March 2.2036 2.1780 2.1893
April 2.1922 2.1802 2.1848
May 2.1866 2.1780 2.1835
June 2.2008 2.1616 2.1819
July 2.1615 2.1122 2.1394
August 2.1115 2.0587 2.0899
September 2.0582 2.0215 2.0464
October 2.0306 2.0129 2.0245
November 2.0119 1.9819 1.9996
December 2.0393 1.9800 2.0098