YEARLY HIGH
0.3287 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.3084 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3164 PKR

2012 MRO to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.3287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.3084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0203 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3132 to the December average rate of 0.3256, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3287 was up 3.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,644 PKR
2011 Average 1,544 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,542 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101.50 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3271
0.3094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.3142, compared to 0.3186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0113 PKR (High: 0.3216 / Low: 0.3103). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 PKR (High: 0.3244 / Low: 0.3209).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.3256) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0130 (+4.17%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.3256
2011 Avg (December) 0.3126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3167 0.3114 0.3132
February 0.3148 0.3089 0.3119
March 0.3127 0.3084 0.3109
April 0.3155 0.3086 0.3129
May 0.3216 0.3103 0.3139
June 0.3270 0.3199 0.3226
July 0.3259 0.3146 0.3192
August 0.3150 0.3098 0.3129
September 0.3161 0.3112 0.3136
October 0.3209 0.3154 0.3177
November 0.3244 0.3209 0.3222
December 0.3287 0.3223 0.3256