YEARLY HIGH
0.0060 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0051 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0055 PKR

2013 STD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the STD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 0.0060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 0.0051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0053 to the December average rate of 0.0060, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0060 was up 14.80% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30 PKR
2012 Average 24 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 26 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.54 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0060
0.0051
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0053, compared to 0.0057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0003 PKR (High: 0.0055 / Low: 0.0052). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PKR (High: 0.0053 / Low: 0.0051).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0060) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0052), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+15.01%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0060
2012 Avg (December) 0.0052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
February 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
March 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
April 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
May 0.0053 0.0052 0.0052
June 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
July 0.0055 0.0052 0.0054
August 0.0058 0.0055 0.0056
September 0.0059 0.0056 0.0057
October 0.0060 0.0058 0.0059
November 0.0060 0.0059 0.0059
December 0.0060 0.0059 0.0060