YEARLY HIGH
0.0123 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0112 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0117 PKR

2012 LAK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LAK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.0123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0113 to the December average rate of 0.0122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0123 was up 8.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61 PKR
2011 Average 54 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 56 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.17 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0123
0.0112
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0114, compared to 0.0119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0005 PKR (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0117). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PKR (High: 0.0113 / Low: 0.0112).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0122) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+8.72%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0122
2011 Avg (December) 0.0112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0113 0.0112 0.0113
February 0.0114 0.0113 0.0114
March 0.0115 0.0113 0.0114
April 0.0115 0.0113 0.0114
May 0.0116 0.0113 0.0114
June 0.0118 0.0117 0.0118
July 0.0122 0.0117 0.0118
August 0.0118 0.0117 0.0118
September 0.0119 0.0117 0.0118
October 0.0120 0.0119 0.0119
November 0.0121 0.0119 0.0120
December 0.0123 0.0121 0.0122