YEARLY HIGH
12.6290 PKR
YEARLY LOW
11.5806 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0342 PKR

2012 HKD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 12.6290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 11.5806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0483 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6310 to the December average rate of 12.5451, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.6290 was up 9.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.5818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 315,724 PKR
2011 Average 277,380 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 289,515 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,208.44 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.6365
11.5396
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 11.7738, compared to 12.2947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3425 PKR (High: 12.0382 / Low: 11.6957). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0664 PKR (High: 11.7277 / Low: 11.6613).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3425
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0664

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0247 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 12.5451) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.5078), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0373 (+9.01%).

2012 Avg (December) 12.5451
2011 Avg (December) 11.5078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6907 11.5806 11.6310
February 11.7277 11.6613 11.6994
March 11.8341 11.6804 11.7132
April 11.7291 11.6371 11.6886
May 12.0382 11.6957 11.7665
June 12.1974 12.0750 12.1440
July 12.2468 12.1239 12.1775
August 12.2311 12.0704 12.1599
September 12.2525 12.0625 12.1752
October 12.3761 12.2507 12.3231
November 12.4714 12.3434 12.3870
December 12.6290 12.4584 12.5451