YEARLY HIGH
14.0362 PKR
YEARLY LOW
13.0259 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4427 PKR

2012 BOB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 14.0362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 13.0259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0103 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0972 to the December average rate of 13.9157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.0362 was up 7.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.0744, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70,181 PKR
2011 Average 61,985 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 65,129 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,051.37 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.9976
13.0154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 13.2344, compared to 13.6509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2344
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2993 PKR (High: 13.4371 / Low: 13.1378). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1087 PKR (High: 13.1964 / Low: 13.0878).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2993
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0489 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0489

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 13.9157) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.9803), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9355 (+7.21%).

2012 Avg (December) 13.9157
2011 Avg (December) 12.9803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1848 13.0259 13.0972
February 13.1964 13.0878 13.1574
March 13.3034 13.1236 13.1733
April 13.2187 13.1087 13.1628
May 13.4371 13.1378 13.2264
June 13.7198 13.4751 13.5895
July 13.6571 13.4925 13.5406
August 13.5851 13.4094 13.5089
September 13.6129 13.4225 13.5307
October 13.7298 13.6114 13.6727
November 13.8295 13.6789 13.7369
December 14.0362 13.7770 13.9157