2012 LSL to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.1153 PKR

YEARLY LOW

10.7488 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.3849 PKR

2012 LSL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 12.1153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 10.7488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3665 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2694 to the December average rate of 11.2741, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.1153 was down 6.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.9867, 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 60,577 PKR

2011 Average 59,897 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 53,744 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,832.72 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.0690

10.8105

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 11.5211, compared to 11.2487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2723 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5211

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.8784 PKR (High: 11.7684 / Low: 10.8900). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3245 PKR (High: 11.0733 / Low: 10.7488).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8784

November Spread (Stable) ±0.3245

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3894 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3894

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 11.9641) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.3314), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3673 (-2.98%).

2012 Avg (March) 11.9641

2011 Avg (March) 12.3314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.6139	11.0552	11.2694
February	12.0551	11.6418	11.8496
March	12.1153	11.7721	11.9641
April	11.8819	11.3444	11.5977
May	11.7684	10.8900	11.2083
June	11.5583	10.9036	11.2373
July	11.6851	11.0725	11.4464
August	11.6030	11.1013	11.4073
September	11.5543	11.1950	11.4081
October	11.4049	10.8182	11.0410
November	11.0733	10.7488	10.9154
December	11.5165	10.9156	11.2741