YEARLY HIGH
45.0161 PKR
YEARLY LOW
42.1267 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.1804 PKR

2011 BBD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BBD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 45.0161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 42.1267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8894 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.8702 to the December average rate of 44.7465, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 45.0161 was up 4.05% compared to the 2010 peak of 43.2652, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 225,081 PKR
2010 Average 212,999 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 210,634 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,447.04 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

44.9855
42.1175
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 42.7004, compared to 43.6603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.7004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.6603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 1.3186 PKR (High: 44.3715 / Low: 43.0529). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1741 PKR (High: 42.9507 / Low: 42.7766).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3186
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1741

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3131 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 44.7465) against the same month in 2010 (average: 42.8889), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8576 (+4.33%).

2011 Avg (December) 44.7465
2010 Avg (December) 42.8889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.9507 42.7766 42.8702
February 42.8749 42.4737 42.6993
March 42.8328 42.4532 42.6696
April 42.6853 42.1267 42.3565
May 43.1102 42.1913 42.6594
June 43.0569 42.8251 42.9476
July 43.3506 42.7381 43.0710
August 43.7196 43.1149 43.3400
September 43.9054 43.6298 43.7711
October 43.7735 43.2674 43.5085
November 44.3715 43.0529 43.5247
December 45.0161 44.3941 44.7465