YEARLY HIGH
12.4313 PKR
YEARLY LOW
11.4995 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.9127 PKR

2012 GTQ to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 12.4313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 11.4995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9318 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5551 to the December average rate of 12.3196, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.4313 was up 7.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.5572, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,156 PKR
2011 Average 55,459 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 57,498 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,658.81 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.3961
11.4786
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 11.7433, compared to 12.0821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3320 PKR (High: 11.9749 / Low: 11.6429). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1257 PKR (High: 11.6252 / Low: 11.4995).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3320
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1257

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1457 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1457

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 12.3196) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.4645), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8551 (+7.46%).

2012 Avg (December) 12.3196
2011 Avg (December) 11.4645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6252 11.4995 11.5551
February 11.7361 11.6011 11.6682
March 11.8504 11.6960 11.7531
April 11.7951 11.6543 11.7246
May 11.9749 11.6429 11.7412
June 12.1396 11.9614 12.0177
July 12.1291 11.9914 12.0615
August 12.0990 11.8557 11.9879
September 11.9177 11.7034 11.8421
October 12.2082 11.8964 12.0630
November 12.2922 12.1318 12.2187
December 12.4313 12.2112 12.3196