YEARLY HIGH
2.5903 PKR
YEARLY LOW
2.3139 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3921 PKR

2012 DOP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DOP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 2.5903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 2.3139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2764 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3267 to the December average rate of 2.4273, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5903 was up 10.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.3448, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,951 PKR
2011 Average 11,386 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 11,569 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,382.08 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.4948
2.3114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 2.3470, compared to 2.4372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0902 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.1739 PKR (High: 2.5700 / Low: 2.3961). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 PKR (High: 2.3452 / Low: 2.3283).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1739
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0444 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 2.4636) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.2741), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1895 (+8.33%).

2012 Avg (October) 2.4636
2011 Avg (October) 2.2741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3401 2.3139 2.3267
February 2.3452 2.3283 2.3344
March 2.3548 2.3229 2.3338
April 2.3464 2.3175 2.3289
May 2.3911 2.3224 2.3444
June 2.4212 2.4001 2.4138
July 2.4331 2.4107 2.4198
August 2.4233 2.3956 2.4138
September 2.5700 2.3961 2.4795
October 2.5903 2.4224 2.4636
November 2.4363 2.4104 2.4192
December 2.4495 2.4055 2.4273