YEARLY HIGH
1.1710 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.0285 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0863 PKR

2012 CVE to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CVE to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1.1710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.0285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1425 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0555 to the December average rate of 1.1542, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1710 was up 1.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1488, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,855 PKR
2011 Average 5,450 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 5,142 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 712.48 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1647
1.0378
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CVE 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 1.0735, compared to 1.0991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0601 PKR (High: 1.1266 / Low: 1.0664). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0229 PKR (High: 1.1299 / Low: 1.1070).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0601
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0229

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 0.0210 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.1542) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0689), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0852 (+7.97%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.1542
2011 Avg (December) 1.0689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0808 1.0367 1.0555
February 1.1014 1.0761 1.0860
March 1.1035 1.0738 1.0877
April 1.0954 1.0723 1.0819
May 1.0927 1.0450 1.0609
June 1.0825 1.0507 1.0693
July 1.0787 1.0285 1.0484
August 1.0680 1.0391 1.0550
September 1.1266 1.0664 1.1009
October 1.1299 1.1070 1.1217
November 1.1358 1.1017 1.1146
December 1.1710 1.1316 1.1542