YEARLY HIGH
348.0891 PKR
YEARLY LOW
322.2042 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
333.1911 PKR

2012 KWD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 348.0891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 322.2042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.8849 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 323.9373 to the December average rate of 345.5151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 348.0891 was up 7.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 323.4254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,740,446 PKR
2011 Average 1,562,196 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,611,021 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129,424.38 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

347.6728
321.7795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 327.8283, compared to 338.5540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.7257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 327.8283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 338.5540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 7.8689 PKR (High: 332.8494 / Low: 324.9806). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3363 PKR (High: 328.1173 / Low: 325.7811).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.8689
February Spread (Stable) ±2.3363

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.2143 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 345.5151) against the same month in 2011 (average: 322.0791), the exchange rate shifted by +23.4359 (+7.28%).

2012 Avg (December) 345.5151
2011 Avg (December) 322.0791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 325.8423 322.2042 323.9373
February 328.1173 325.7811 326.8572
March 330.0362 325.0015 326.4632
April 327.5170 324.8975 326.1546
May 332.8494 324.9806 327.2726
June 337.9825 333.3684 336.2848
July 338.1627 334.0147 335.4682
August 336.4387 331.5318 334.2539
September 338.1568 332.3143 335.8179
October 341.0517 337.8227 339.8784
November 343.0425 339.5574 340.3905
December 348.0891 342.7064 345.5151