2012 LKR to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7974 PKR

YEARLY LOW

0.6862 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7330 PKR

2012 LKR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.7974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 0.6862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1112 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7930 to the December average rate of 0.7590, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7974 was down 0.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7981, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,987 PKR

2011 Average 3,908 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 3,431 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 555.99 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8018

0.6967

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.7361, compared to 0.7299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7361

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0593 PKR (High: 0.7946 / Low: 0.7353). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 PKR (High: 0.7974 / Low: 0.7897).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0593

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0492 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.7930) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7735), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0196 (+2.53%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.7930

2011 Avg (January) 0.7735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7974	0.7897	0.7930
February	0.7946	0.7353	0.7731
March	0.7493	0.6932	0.7239
April	0.7218	0.6862	0.7054
May	0.7166	0.7002	0.7070
June	0.7256	0.7055	0.7142
July	0.7264	0.7040	0.7117
August	0.7198	0.7101	0.7142
September	0.7340	0.7068	0.7176
October	0.7451	0.7349	0.7402
November	0.7427	0.7337	0.7369
December	0.7696	0.7417	0.7590