YEARLY HIGH
46.8451 PKR
YEARLY LOW
42.1908 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.8998 PKR

2013 WST to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 46.8451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 42.1908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6543 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.6725 to the December average rate of 46.0549, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 46.8451 was up 9.21% compared to the 2012 peak of 42.8941, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 234,226 PKR
2012 Average 202,018 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 210,954 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,271.70 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

46.8299
42.0845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 42.8050, compared to 44.9945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.8050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.9945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 1.5696 PKR (High: 45.7622 / Low: 44.1926). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6204 PKR (High: 42.9277 / Low: 42.3073).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.5696
January Spread (Stable) ±0.6204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.3796 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3796

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 46.4344) against the same month in 2012 (average: 41.7789), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6556 (+11.14%).

2013 Avg (November) 46.4344
2012 Avg (November) 41.7789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.9277 42.3073 42.6725
February 43.3513 42.6633 43.0835
March 43.1458 42.4301 42.7150
April 43.7107 42.7573 43.1101
May 43.1412 42.3303 42.7692
June 42.8521 42.1908 42.4800
July 43.4612 42.2358 42.8168
August 44.1700 43.0844 43.6339
September 45.7622 44.1926 45.0067
October 46.5557 45.6021 46.0205
November 46.8451 46.0168 46.4344
December 46.6934 45.3332 46.0549