YEARLY HIGH
21.4114 PKR
YEARLY LOW
19.7896 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.5452 PKR

2012 ARS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 21.4114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 19.7896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6218 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.9073 to the December average rate of 19.9306, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 21.4114 was down 0.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 21.6071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 107,057 PKR
2011 Average 104,651 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 98,948 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,108.77 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

21.1474
19.8199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 20.8158, compared to 20.2746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.8158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.5009 PKR (High: 21.4114 / Low: 20.9105). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0887 PKR (High: 20.9098 / Low: 20.8211).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5009
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0887

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2876 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 21.0368) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.9800), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0567 (+0.27%).

2012 Avg (June) 21.0368
2011 Avg (June) 20.9800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.0290 20.8087 20.9073
February 20.9098 20.8211 20.8745
March 21.0478 20.7572 20.8789
April 20.7646 20.5948 20.6479
May 20.9086 20.4163 20.5492
June 21.4114 20.9105 21.0368
July 20.9809 20.6668 20.7671
August 20.7392 20.3119 20.4795
September 20.3924 20.0625 20.2235
October 20.3042 20.1233 20.2183
November 20.1581 19.9085 20.0290
December 20.0829 19.7896 19.9306