2012 NPR to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1583 PKR

YEARLY LOW

1.0245 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0946 PKR

2012 NPR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 1.1583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 1.0245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1338 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1005 to the December average rate of 1.1118, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1583 was down 5.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2319, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,792 PKR

2011 Average 5,846 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 5,122 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 669.21 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1597

1.0446

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 1.0980, compared to 1.0913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0980

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0923 PKR (High: 1.1459 / Low: 1.0535). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 PKR (High: 1.0671 / Low: 1.0576).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0923

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0442 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.1501) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1994), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0493 (-4.11%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.1501

2011 Avg (February) 1.1994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1459	1.0535	1.1005
February	1.1583	1.1300	1.1501
March	1.1574	1.1093	1.1304
April	1.1177	1.0799	1.0984
May	1.0816	1.0245	1.0542
June	1.0621	1.0419	1.0542
July	1.0896	1.0587	1.0684
August	1.0671	1.0576	1.0624
September	1.1239	1.0554	1.0838
October	1.1540	1.1095	1.1268
November	1.1116	1.0793	1.0949
December	1.1232	1.1041	1.1118