YEARLY HIGH
38.2314 PKR
YEARLY LOW
33.3423 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.4015 PKR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 191,157 PKR
2011 Average 156,812 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 166,712 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,445.40 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

38.3162
33.0848
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.1620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.6410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.1203
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3569

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (December) 37.8802
2011 Avg (December) 33.1777

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