YEARLY HIGH
0.9250 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.8249 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8634 PKR

2012 ALL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ALL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.9250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.8249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1001 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8423 to the December average rate of 0.9124, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9250 was up 2.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,625 PKR
2011 Average 4,283 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 4,125 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 500.52 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9198
0.8318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 0.8514, compared to 0.8754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0377 PKR (High: 0.8938 / Low: 0.8561). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0174 PKR (High: 0.8637 / Low: 0.8464).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0377
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.9124) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8523), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0602 (+7.06%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.9124
2011 Avg (December) 0.8523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8567 0.8290 0.8423
February 0.8743 0.8521 0.8622
March 0.8707 0.8488 0.8587
April 0.8637 0.8464 0.8530
May 0.8580 0.8249 0.8391
June 0.8643 0.8372 0.8531
July 0.8649 0.8304 0.8448
August 0.8589 0.8397 0.8513
September 0.8938 0.8561 0.8749
October 0.8946 0.8742 0.8874
November 0.8979 0.8726 0.8815
December 0.9250 0.8950 0.9124