YEARLY HIGH
0.0914 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0774 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0829 PKR

2012 KRW to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.0774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0139 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0790 to the December average rate of 0.0904, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0914 was up 10.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0826, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 456,861 PKR
2011 Average 390,223 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 387,184 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,677.38 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0916
0.0778
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0800, compared to 0.0858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0034 PKR (High: 0.0827 / Low: 0.0793). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 PKR (High: 0.0812 / Low: 0.0801).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0904) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0779), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0125 (+15.98%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0904
2011 Avg (December) 0.0779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0805 0.0776 0.0790
February 0.0812 0.0801 0.0808
March 0.0816 0.0798 0.0807
April 0.0806 0.0793 0.0799
May 0.0806 0.0774 0.0789
June 0.0827 0.0793 0.0809
July 0.0837 0.0817 0.0827
August 0.0842 0.0828 0.0833
September 0.0853 0.0828 0.0841
October 0.0879 0.0853 0.0864
November 0.0893 0.0877 0.0883
December 0.0914 0.0891 0.0904