YEARLY HIGH
143.5557 PKR
YEARLY LOW
132.8277 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
138.4937 PKR

2011 GBP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 143.5557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 132.8277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7279 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.2384 to the December average rate of 139.6299, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 143.5557 was up 2.95% compared to the 2010 peak of 139.4477, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 717,778 PKR
2010 Average 658,536 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 664,139 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,639.53 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

142.4520
134.5826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 138.0419, compared to 138.9455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 138.0419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 138.9455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 7.0699 PKR (High: 141.6377 / Low: 134.5677). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7595 PKR (High: 141.1342 / Low: 138.3747).

September Spread (Volatile) ±7.0699
December Spread (Stable) ±2.7595

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.4824 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 141.7963) against the same month in 2010 (average: 134.0983), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6979 (+5.74%).

2011 Avg (August) 141.7963
2010 Avg (August) 134.0983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.2346 132.8277 135.2384
February 139.2853 135.8928 137.7102
March 139.8258 136.3704 137.8495
April 141.5324 137.1141 138.7107
May 141.5980 138.1437 139.4908
June 141.4108 137.1417 139.2516
July 141.9236 136.3091 139.1173
August 143.5557 139.7734 141.7963
September 141.6377 134.5677 138.3139
October 139.8646 134.2642 137.2351
November 140.5433 135.8236 137.5804
December 141.1342 138.3747 139.6299