YEARLY HIGH
0.2262 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1922 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2057 PKR

2013 XAF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 0.2262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 0.1922.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0340 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1976 to the December average rate of 0.2234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2262 was up 14.81% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1970, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,131 PKR
2012 Average 915 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 961 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170.13 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2263
0.1911
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.1966, compared to 0.2147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0108 PKR (High: 0.2062 / Low: 0.1954). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 PKR (High: 0.1959 / Low: 0.1922).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.2234) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0291 (+14.95%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.2234
2012 Avg (December) 0.1944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2019 0.1939 0.1976
February 0.2033 0.1958 0.1998
March 0.1959 0.1922 0.1940
April 0.1971 0.1922 0.1953
May 0.1975 0.1928 0.1948
June 0.2011 0.1946 0.1983
July 0.2062 0.1954 0.2005
August 0.2114 0.2053 0.2088
September 0.2190 0.2098 0.2138
October 0.2238 0.2183 0.2208
November 0.2247 0.2191 0.2211
December 0.2262 0.2204 0.2234