YEARLY HIGH
159.1415 PKR
YEARLY LOW
138.1651 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.9830 PKR

2012 FKP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FKP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 159.1415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 138.1651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.9764 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 140.0632 to the December average rate of 156.8879, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 159.1415 was up 10.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 143.5302, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 795,707 PKR
2011 Average 692,496 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 690,826 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,881.78 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

158.5704
138.3807
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 144.0799, compared to 151.8861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.8061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.0799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.8861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 4.5732 PKR (High: 142.7383 / Low: 138.1651). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1461 PKR (High: 154.6836 / Low: 152.5375).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.5732
October Spread (Stable) ±2.1461

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3183 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 156.8879) against the same month in 2011 (average: 139.6556), the exchange rate shifted by +17.2323 (+12.34%).

2012 Avg (December) 156.8879
2011 Avg (December) 139.6556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 142.7383 138.1651 140.0632
February 145.0647 142.3049 143.4595
March 145.7036 141.8309 143.8877
April 147.8426 143.4674 145.2128
May 147.7849 143.6882 145.4254
June 148.0261 143.7003 146.4311
July 148.8831 145.6580 147.3295
August 149.4584 146.7073 148.2087
September 153.9376 149.4219 152.0828
October 154.6836 152.5375 153.5629
November 154.8335 152.0266 153.2446
December 159.1415 154.6843 156.8879