YEARLY HIGH
10.2654 CDF
YEARLY LOW
9.4142 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8595 CDF

2012 PKR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 10.2654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 9.4142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8512 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0963 to the December average rate of 9.5196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.2654 was down 5.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.8624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,132,721 CDF
2011 Average 5,277,892 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 4,707,117 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 425,604.19 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.1539
9.4619
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to CDF 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: JanтАУJun) was 10.0184, compared to 9.7005 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.3180 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 10.0184
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 9.7005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3486 CDF (High: 10.1650 / Low: 9.8165). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0759 CDF (High: 9.7330 / Low: 9.6571).

May Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.3486
October Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0759

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2970 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2970

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 10.0963) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.5742), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4780 (-4.52%).

2012 Avg (January) 10.0963
2011 Avg (January) 10.5742

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Month High Low Average
January 10.2654 10.0015 10.0963
February 10.2294 9.9496 10.0905
March 10.1970 9.9695 10.0776
April 10.2264 10.0193 10.0947
May 10.1650 9.8165 10.0244
June 9.8927 9.6512 9.7273
July 9.8106 9.6785 9.7617
August 9.8718 9.7154 9.8000
September 9.8866 9.7217 9.7891
October 9.7330 9.6571 9.6828
November 9.6904 9.6093 9.6495
December 9.6611 9.4142 9.5196