2012 KES to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1379 PKR

YEARLY LOW

1.0289 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1050 PKR

2012 KES to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.1379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 1.0289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1090 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0488 to the December average rate of 1.1310, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1379 was up 5.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,690 PKR

2011 Average 4,886 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 5,145 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 544.99 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1392

1.0406

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 1.0876, compared to 1.1223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0346 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0876

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0503 PKR (High: 1.0792 / Low: 1.0289). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 PKR (High: 1.0948 / Low: 1.0872).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0503

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.1310) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0365), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0945 (+9.12%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.1310

2011 Avg (December) 1.0365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0792	1.0289	1.0488
February	1.1002	1.0798	1.0924
March	1.1069	1.0923	1.0971
April	1.0948	1.0872	1.0915
May	1.0949	1.0743	1.0843
June	1.1312	1.0877	1.1118
July	1.1277	1.1170	1.1219
August	1.1271	1.1134	1.1218
September	1.1235	1.1095	1.1155
October	1.1256	1.1153	1.1220
November	1.1265	1.1184	1.1215
December	1.1379	1.1240	1.1310