YEARLY HIGH
11.6264 PKR
YEARLY LOW
10.3281 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.8125 PKR

2012 MAD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 11.6264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 10.3281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2983 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4830 to the December average rate of 11.4482, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.6264 was up 4.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.1754, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,132 PKR
2011 Average 53,380 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 51,641 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,491.50 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.5447
10.3865
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 10.6595, compared to 10.9655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6595
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.4416 PKR (High: 11.1387 / Low: 10.6971). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2107 PKR (High: 11.2347 / Low: 11.0240).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4416
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2107

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 0.1605 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 11.4482) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.5741), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8741 (+8.27%).

2012 Avg (December) 11.4482
2011 Avg (December) 10.5741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6699 10.3281 10.4830
February 10.9293 10.6132 10.7572
March 10.9159 10.6262 10.7619
April 10.8236 10.6120 10.7119
May 10.7886 10.4087 10.5514
June 10.8115 10.5092 10.6915
July 10.8050 10.4026 10.5492
August 10.7248 10.4511 10.6078
September 11.1387 10.6971 10.9419
October 11.2347 11.0240 11.1469
November 11.2937 11.0012 11.0991
December 11.6264 11.2606 11.4482