YEARLY HIGH
6.7484 PKR
YEARLY LOW
5.0146 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5102 PKR

2011 ETB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ETB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 6.7484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 5.0146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7338 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7371 to the December average rate of 5.1882, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 6.7484 was down 14.74% compared to the 2010 peak of 7.9153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,742 PKR
2010 Average 36,802 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 25,073 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,669.05 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

6.9040
4.9004
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 5.9184, compared to 5.1020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 1.6548 PKR (High: 6.6694 / Low: 5.0146). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0263 PKR (High: 5.1343 / Low: 5.1080).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.6548
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.4215 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 6.7371) against the same month in 2010 (average: 7.8559), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1188 (-14.24%).

2011 Avg (January) 6.7371
2010 Avg (January) 7.8559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7484 6.7144 6.7371
February 6.7188 6.6615 6.6954
March 6.7067 6.6356 6.6751
April 6.6694 5.0146 5.2535
May 5.1218 5.0165 5.0678
June 5.1092 5.0609 5.0812
July 5.0988 5.0379 5.0704
August 5.1227 5.0450 5.0834
September 5.1343 5.1080 5.1205
October 5.1169 5.0530 5.0825
November 5.1438 5.0275 5.0673
December 5.2228 5.1558 5.1882