2012 LBP to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0651 PKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0597 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0620 PKR

2012 LBP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.0651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0599 to the December average rate of 0.0646, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0651 was up 8.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0598, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 326 PKR

2011 Average 287 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 299 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.98 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0650

0.0595

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LBP 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 0.0607, compared to 0.0634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0607

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0018 PKR (High: 0.0621 / Low: 0.0603). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 PKR (High: 0.0604 / Low: 0.0600).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0646) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0594), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+8.69%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0646

2011 Avg (December) 0.0594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0603	0.0597	0.0599
February	0.0604	0.0600	0.0603
March	0.0610	0.0602	0.0604
April	0.0604	0.0600	0.0602
May	0.0621	0.0603	0.0607
June	0.0628	0.0622	0.0626
July	0.0632	0.0624	0.0628
August	0.0630	0.0623	0.0627
September	0.0631	0.0623	0.0628
October	0.0638	0.0631	0.0635
November	0.0642	0.0636	0.0638
December	0.0651	0.0641	0.0646