YEARLY HIGH
99.3821 PKR
YEARLY LOW
88.0610 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
93.4085 PKR

2012 CAD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 99.3821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 88.0610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3212 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.0543 to the December average rate of 98.1668, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 99.3821 was up 8.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 91.6319, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 496,911 PKR
2011 Average 436,788 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 440,305 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,605.84 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

99.0780
88.1431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 90.8396, compared to 95.9773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 90.8396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 95.9773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.2865 PKR (High: 92.4568 / Low: 89.1704). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2771 PKR (High: 92.1546 / Low: 90.8775).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.2865
March Spread (Stable) ±1.2771

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9251 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 98.1668) against the same month in 2011 (average: 87.4825), the exchange rate shifted by +10.6843 (+12.21%).

2012 Avg (December) 98.1668
2011 Avg (December) 87.4825

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 90.4271 88.0610 89.0543
February 91.8606 90.4898 90.9479
March 92.1546 90.8775 91.5176
April 92.6278 90.3929 91.3865
May 92.4568 89.1704 90.4614
June 92.7142 90.0642 91.6700
July 94.4119 92.1150 93.1810
August 95.6838 94.2074 94.9883
September 97.5086 95.0596 96.4463
October 97.7819 95.7870 96.7982
November 97.2832 95.6843 96.2833
December 99.3821 97.2076 98.1668