2012 GBP to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GBP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GBP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 159.2632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 138.1435.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.1197 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 140.0556 to the December average rate of 156.8637, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 159.2632 was up 10.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 143.5557, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 144.0756, compared to 151.8824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.8068 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 4.5789 PKR (High: 159.2632 / Low: 154.6843). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1083 PKR (High: 154.6022 / Low: 152.4939).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.3345 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 156.8637) against the same month in 2011 (average: 139.6299), the exchange rate shifted by +17.2338 (+12.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 142.6884 | 138.1435 | 140.0556 |
| February | 144.7804 | 142.3395 | 143.4197 |
| March | 145.7360 | 141.7752 | 143.8804 |
| April | 147.7778 | 143.4119 | 145.2337 |
| May | 147.6882 | 143.7321 | 145.4292 |
| June | 148.0261 | 143.7003 | 146.4352 |
| July | 148.8831 | 145.6310 | 147.3267 |
| August | 149.4788 | 146.5833 | 148.2252 |
| September | 153.9376 | 149.4219 | 152.0758 |
| October | 154.6022 | 152.4939 | 153.5687 |
| November | 154.8222 | 151.9563 | 153.2342 |
| December | 159.2632 | 154.6843 | 156.8637 |