YEARLY HIGH
5.3754 PKR
YEARLY LOW
5.1631 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2536 PKR

2012 ETB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 5.3754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 5.1631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2123 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2172 to the December average rate of 5.3324, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.3754 was down 20.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.7484, 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 26,877 PKR
2011 Average 27,523 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 25,816 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,061.55 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.3462
5.1803
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 5.2279, compared to 5.2793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2279
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1329 PKR (High: 5.2960 / Low: 5.1631). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 PKR (High: 5.2066 / Low: 5.1815).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1329
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0403 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 5.3324) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.1882), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1442 (+2.78%).

2012 Avg (December) 5.3324
2011 Avg (December) 5.1882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2529 5.1937 5.2172
February 5.2371 5.2074 5.2258
March 5.2667 5.1658 5.2136
April 5.2066 5.1815 5.1941
May 5.2960 5.1631 5.1943
June 5.3400 5.2996 5.3224
July 5.3261 5.2565 5.2821
August 5.2920 5.2179 5.2522
September 5.2634 5.2069 5.2415
October 5.3020 5.2602 5.2804
November 5.3119 5.2738 5.2872
December 5.3754 5.2836 5.3324