YEARLY HIGH
2.1214 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.9189 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9995 PKR

2012 KGS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 2.1214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 1.9189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2025 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9345 to the December average rate of 2.0513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1214 was up 8.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9546, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,607 PKR
2011 Average 9,370 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 9,595 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,012.40 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1118
1.9184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.9502, compared to 2.0488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0986 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.1187 PKR (High: 2.1214 / Low: 2.0027). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 PKR (High: 1.9466 / Low: 1.9316).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1187
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

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 0.0351 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 2.0606) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.9420), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1186 (+6.11%).

2012 Avg (September) 2.0606
2011 Avg (September) 1.9420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9518 1.9189 1.9345
February 1.9481 1.9311 1.9396
March 1.9706 1.9364 1.9485
April 1.9466 1.9316 1.9392
May 1.9912 1.9274 1.9413
June 2.0077 1.9887 1.9979
July 2.0971 1.9895 2.0251
August 2.1152 2.0752 2.0957
September 2.1214 2.0027 2.0606
October 2.0365 2.0152 2.0288
November 2.0449 2.0274 2.0313
December 2.0676 2.0369 2.0513