YEARLY HIGH
1.8581 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.6440 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7507 PKR

2012 INR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1.8581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 1.6440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2141 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7654 to the December average rate of 1.7790, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8581 was down 5.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9667, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 464,532 PKR
2011 Average 464,108 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 411,000 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,532.89 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8604
1.6650
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 1.7561, compared to 1.7453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1415 PKR (High: 1.8289 / Low: 1.6875). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0192 PKR (High: 1.7125 / Low: 1.6933).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1415
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0192

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0738 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0738

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.8441) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8805), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0363 (-1.93%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.8441
2011 Avg (February) 1.8805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8289 1.6875 1.7654
February 1.8581 1.8324 1.8441
March 1.8398 1.7724 1.8065
April 1.7895 1.7269 1.7551
May 1.7309 1.6440 1.6813
June 1.7132 1.6538 1.6844
July 1.7415 1.6823 1.7054
August 1.7125 1.6933 1.6988
September 1.7974 1.6828 1.7360
October 1.8448 1.7717 1.8007
November 1.7815 1.7250 1.7522
December 1.7951 1.7657 1.7790