YEARLY HIGH
1.0216 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.9463 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9783 PKR

2012 AOA to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AOA to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 1.0216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.9463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0754 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9506 to the December average rate of 1.0150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0216 was up 7.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9499, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,108 PKR
2011 Average 4,616 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 4,731 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 376.82 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0214
0.9442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.9609, compared to 0.9957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9609
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0452 PKR (High: 0.9962 / Low: 0.9510). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 PKR (High: 0.9565 / Low: 0.9512).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0452
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.0150) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9437), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0713 (+7.55%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.0150
2011 Avg (December) 0.9437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9567 0.9463 0.9506
February 0.9578 0.9518 0.9549
March 0.9654 0.9525 0.9569
April 0.9565 0.9512 0.9538
May 0.9814 0.9533 0.9597
June 0.9927 0.9835 0.9894
July 0.9962 0.9510 0.9772
August 0.9936 0.9806 0.9883
September 0.9957 0.9806 0.9891
October 1.0042 0.9955 1.0005
November 1.0097 1.0016 1.0044
December 1.0216 1.0083 1.0150