YEARLY HIGH
0.7931 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.7068 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7465 PKR

2012 ISK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 0.7931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.7068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0863 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7303 to the December average rate of 0.7674, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7931 was up 2.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7737, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,965 PKR
2011 Average 3,723 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 3,534 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 431.37 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7920
0.7091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.7269, compared to 0.7662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0505 PKR (High: 0.7823 / Low: 0.7318). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 PKR (High: 0.7236 / Low: 0.7068).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0505
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.7851) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7569), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0282 (+3.72%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.7851
2011 Avg (August) 0.7569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7402 0.7187 0.7303
February 0.7441 0.7229 0.7358
March 0.7290 0.7116 0.7203
April 0.7236 0.7068 0.7160
May 0.7319 0.7098 0.7197
June 0.7561 0.7170 0.7392
July 0.7823 0.7318 0.7504
August 0.7931 0.7701 0.7851
September 0.7821 0.7600 0.7694
October 0.7823 0.7510 0.7701
November 0.7683 0.7431 0.7548
December 0.7780 0.7546 0.7674