YEARLY HIGH
0.0941 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0603 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0733 PKR

2013 SOS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SOS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.0603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0338 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0610 to the December average rate of 0.0918, the exchange rate registered a net change of 50.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0941 was up 54.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0608, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SOS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 471 PKR
2012 Average 288 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 302 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169.15 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0949
0.0579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to PKR 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 0.0638, compared to 0.0828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0638
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0059 PKR (High: 0.0800 / Low: 0.0741). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PKR (High: 0.0613 / Low: 0.0607).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0918) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0603), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0315 (+52.32%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0918
2012 Avg (December) 0.0603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0613 0.0607 0.0610
February 0.0627 0.0605 0.0615
March 0.0630 0.0603 0.0618
April 0.0648 0.0625 0.0635
May 0.0675 0.0648 0.0661
June 0.0710 0.0670 0.0689
July 0.0743 0.0712 0.0723
August 0.0800 0.0741 0.0770
September 0.0840 0.0801 0.0820
October 0.0869 0.0841 0.0856
November 0.0904 0.0870 0.0882
December 0.0941 0.0903 0.0918