2012 PEN to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PEN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PEN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 38.2314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 33.3423.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8891 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.5207 to the December average rate of 37.8802, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 38.2314 was up 14.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 33.3989, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
PEN to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 34.1620, compared to 36.6410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4790 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 1.1203 PKR (High: 35.7220 / Low: 34.6016). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3569 PKR (High: 33.6992 / Low: 33.3423).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 37.8802) against the same month in 2011 (average: 33.1777), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7025 (+14.17%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.6992 | 33.3423 | 33.5207 |
| February | 33.9775 | 33.6086 | 33.8011 |
| March | 34.4332 | 33.9240 | 34.0234 |
| April | 34.4677 | 33.8801 | 34.1396 |
| May | 34.5145 | 34.0051 | 34.2510 |
| June | 35.7220 | 34.6016 | 35.2360 |
| July | 36.1012 | 35.4490 | 35.8233 |
| August | 36.2447 | 35.7754 | 36.0408 |
| September | 36.5802 | 35.9101 | 36.2710 |
| October | 37.0891 | 36.5388 | 36.8839 |
| November | 37.4422 | 36.7360 | 36.9469 |
| December | 38.2314 | 37.3453 | 37.8802 |