YEARLY HIGH
0.2628 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2315 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2437 PKR

2012 KMF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.2628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.2315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0314 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2369 to the December average rate of 0.2591, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2628 was up 2.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,314 PKR
2011 Average 1,222 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,157 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.97 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2614
0.2336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.2409, compared to 0.2464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0144 PKR (High: 0.2458 / Low: 0.2315). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 PKR (High: 0.2381 / Low: 0.2338).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.2591) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2396), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0194 (+8.11%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.2591
2011 Avg (December) 0.2396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2418 0.2326 0.2369
February 0.2483 0.2408 0.2439
March 0.2477 0.2406 0.2441
April 0.2459 0.2405 0.2428
May 0.2447 0.2337 0.2378
June 0.2427 0.2358 0.2400
July 0.2458 0.2315 0.2359
August 0.2381 0.2338 0.2366
September 0.2517 0.2375 0.2447
October 0.2537 0.2487 0.2519
November 0.2551 0.2477 0.2504
December 0.2628 0.2544 0.2591