YEARLY HIGH
11.4916 PKR
YEARLY LOW
9.6948 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5463 PKR

2013 ZAR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 11.4916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 9.6948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7968 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1176 to the December average rate of 10.3270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 11.4916 was down 5.31% compared to the 2012 peak of 12.1355, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 574,581 PKR
2012 Average 569,130 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 484,740 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,840.05 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

11.2447
9.7197
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 10.6794, compared to 10.4132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6794
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.2143 PKR (High: 11.0351 / Low: 9.8208). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1956 PKR (High: 11.1323 / Low: 10.9367).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2143
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1956

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.7244 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 11.1176) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.2760), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1584 (-1.40%).

2013 Avg (January) 11.1176
2012 Avg (January) 11.2760

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.4916 10.8037 11.1176
February 11.1323 10.9367 11.0443
March 10.8799 10.5406 10.6872
April 11.0387 10.6394 10.8093
May 11.0351 9.8208 10.5711
June 10.0673 9.6948 9.8468
July 10.3937 9.8141 10.1263
August 10.4157 9.9939 10.2247
September 10.8569 10.1807 10.5265
October 10.9031 10.5037 10.7285
November 10.6952 10.3561 10.5461
December 10.6603 10.0432 10.3270