2013 SCR to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 SCR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the SCR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 9.0234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 7.3981.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6253 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4926 to the December average rate of 8.8728, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 9.0234 was up 20.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.4859, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
SCR to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.1050, compared to 8.7158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6109 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.5244 PKR (High: 8.4660 / Low: 7.9415). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0857 PKR (High: 8.3550 / Low: 8.2693).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0468 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 8.8728) against the same month in 2012 (average: 7.4269), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4459 (+19.47%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.6435 | 7.3981 | 7.4926 |
| February | 7.9714 | 7.6519 | 7.7709 |
| March | 8.4660 | 7.9415 | 8.2900 |
| April | 8.4628 | 8.3469 | 8.3975 |
| May | 8.4114 | 8.2968 | 8.3564 |
| June | 8.3550 | 8.2693 | 8.3224 |
| July | 8.4925 | 8.3272 | 8.3883 |
| August | 8.7325 | 8.4962 | 8.5748 |
| September | 8.8539 | 8.6321 | 8.7303 |
| October | 8.8791 | 8.7110 | 8.8092 |
| November | 8.9770 | 8.7957 | 8.9196 |
| December | 9.0234 | 8.7354 | 8.8728 |