YEARLY HIGH
66.0105 PKR
YEARLY LOW
58.1935 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.3104 PKR

2012 BAM to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 66.0105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 58.1935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8170 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.5140 to the December average rate of 65.1384, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 66.0105 was up 1.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 64.7312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 330,052 PKR
2011 Average 307,036 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 290,967 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,085.00 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

65.7206
58.7342
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 60.5351, compared to 62.0857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.5351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.0857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 2.9254 PKR (High: 63.3924 / Low: 60.4670). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2644 PKR (High: 63.8015 / Low: 62.5371).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.9254
October Spread (Stable) ±1.2644

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 1.2699 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2699

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 65.1384) against the same month in 2011 (average: 60.2608), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8775 (+8.09%).

2012 Avg (December) 65.1384
2011 Avg (December) 60.2608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.7466 58.4265 59.5140
February 62.4192 60.5100 61.2946
March 62.2575 60.4477 61.3403
April 61.7964 60.4273 61.0005
May 61.4867 58.7409 59.7307
June 60.9704 59.1936 60.3307
July 60.9698 58.1935 59.3164
August 60.5040 58.7779 59.7246
September 63.3924 60.4670 62.0736
October 63.8015 62.5371 63.3267
November 64.0822 62.2715 62.9347
December 66.0105 63.8762 65.1384