YEARLY HIGH
0.1031 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0870 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0950 ZAR

2013 PKR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PKR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 0.1031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0161 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0900 to the December average rate of 0.0969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1031 was up 10.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0934, 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 51,574 ZAR
2012 Average 43,964 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 43,510 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,063.99 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1027
0.0888
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to ZAR 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 0.0112 ZAR (High: 0.1018 / Low: 0.0906). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 ZAR (High: 0.0914 / Low: 0.0898).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
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 August and September, 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: 0.1016) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0891), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0125 (+13.99%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.1016
2012 Avg (June) 0.0891

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0926 0.0870 0.0900
February 0.0914 0.0898 0.0905
March 0.0949 0.0919 0.0936
April 0.0940 0.0906 0.0925
May 0.1018 0.0906 0.0947
June 0.1031 0.0993 0.1016
July 0.1019 0.0962 0.0988
August 0.1001 0.0960 0.0978
September 0.0982 0.0921 0.0950
October 0.0952 0.0917 0.0932
November 0.0966 0.0935 0.0948
December 0.0996 0.0938 0.0969