2012 GIP to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GIP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GIP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 157.7220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 138.2031.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.5189 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 140.0658 to the December average rate of 156.1170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 157.7220 was up 9.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 143.7727, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GIP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GIP 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 144.0680, compared to 152.0564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.9884 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 4.5017 PKR (High: 142.7048 / Low: 138.2031). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4728 PKR (High: 154.0288 / Low: 152.5560).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 156.1170) against the same month in 2011 (average: 139.7298), the exchange rate shifted by +16.3872 (+11.73%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 142.7048 | 138.2031 | 140.0658 |
| February | 145.1233 | 142.3165 | 143.4666 |
| March | 145.7117 | 141.8182 | 143.8847 |
| April | 147.8076 | 143.4417 | 145.2077 |
| May | 147.7839 | 143.7816 | 145.4404 |
| June | 147.7947 | 143.6988 | 146.3427 |
| July | 149.9179 | 146.7594 | 148.8480 |
| August | 150.1860 | 148.2283 | 149.4587 |
| September | 152.7089 | 149.6412 | 151.4781 |
| October | 154.0288 | 152.5560 | 153.0948 |
| November | 154.6346 | 152.5871 | 153.3417 |
| December | 157.7220 | 154.5457 | 156.1170 |