YEARLY HIGH
12.9867 PKR
YEARLY LOW
10.2430 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.9781 PKR

2011 LSL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LSL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 12.9867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 10.2430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7437 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4214 to the December average rate of 10.9359, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 12.9867 was up 0.12% compared to the 2010 peak of 12.9706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,933 PKR
2010 Average 58,290 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 51,215 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,718.50 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

12.8947
10.4915
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 12.3909, compared to 11.5653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.5653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 1.3988 PKR (High: 12.4653 / Low: 11.0665). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3033 PKR (High: 12.8190 / Low: 12.5157).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.3988
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7884 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7884

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 12.2531) against the same month in 2010 (average: 11.7362), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5169 (+4.40%).

2011 Avg (August) 12.2531
2010 Avg (August) 11.7362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9785 11.9150 12.4214
February 12.2980 11.6329 11.8816
March 12.5464 12.0466 12.3314
April 12.7705 12.2694 12.5709
May 12.8938 12.1771 12.4704
June 12.8190 12.5157 12.6698
July 12.9267 12.4318 12.6944
August 12.9867 11.9081 12.2531
September 12.4653 11.0665 11.8026
October 11.2377 10.7445 11.0142
November 10.9992 10.2430 10.6917
December 11.1442 10.6641 10.9359