YEARLY HIGH
166.7762 PKR
YEARLY LOW
146.6005 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
154.3347 PKR

2013 XDR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XDR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 166.7762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 146.6005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.1757 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.7401 to the December average rate of 164.6138, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 166.7762 was up 10.41% compared to the 2012 peak of 151.0512, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 833,881 PKR
2012 Average 714,789 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 733,002 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,878.71 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

166.3237
145.8041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 148.6540, compared to 160.0154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.3614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 148.6540
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 160.0154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 5.4517 PKR (High: 154.1488 / Low: 148.6971). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3639 PKR (High: 148.8242 / Low: 147.4602).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.4517
April Spread (Stable) ±1.3639

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 2.1228 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 164.6138) against the same month in 2012 (average: 149.5709), the exchange rate shifted by +15.0428 (+10.06%).

2013 Avg (December) 164.6138
2012 Avg (December) 149.5709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 150.6838 148.6627 149.7401
February 150.7308 148.4601 149.7064
March 148.2876 146.7266 147.5835
April 148.8242 147.4602 148.0553
May 149.0975 146.6005 147.5141
June 150.5283 146.9956 149.3248
July 154.1488 148.6971 151.0812
August 158.2470 153.7147 156.2720
September 163.0508 157.9041 160.0126
October 164.7229 162.5239 163.5139
November 166.5081 163.6665 164.5989
December 166.7762 162.3261 164.6138