YEARLY HIGH
37.5815 PKR
YEARLY LOW
33.0536 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.7577 PKR

2012 LTL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 37.5815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 33.0536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5278 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.7428 to the December average rate of 36.9412, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 37.5815 was up 2.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 36.6871, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 187,907 PKR
2011 Average 174,054 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 165,268 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,639.16 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

37.2726
33.2954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 34.3204, compared to 35.1951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8747 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.3204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.1951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1.6509 PKR (High: 35.9317 / Low: 34.2808). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7757 PKR (High: 35.0464 / Low: 34.2707).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.6509
April Spread (Stable) ±0.7757

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6966 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6966

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 36.9412) against the same month in 2011 (average: 34.1489), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7923 (+8.18%).

2012 Avg (December) 36.9412
2011 Avg (December) 34.1489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.4830 33.1316 33.7428
February 35.3151 34.2151 34.7481
March 35.2905 34.2973 34.7741
April 35.0464 34.2707 34.5843
May 34.8869 33.3269 33.8878
June 34.5671 33.4979 34.1850
July 34.5473 33.0536 33.6268
August 34.2926 33.2921 33.8585
September 35.9317 34.2808 35.1764
October 36.2246 35.4472 35.9003
November 36.3450 35.3008 35.6674
December 37.5815 36.2360 36.9412