YEARLY HIGH
47.8419 PKR
YEARLY LOW
42.2353 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.0530 PKR

2012 PGK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 47.8419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 42.2353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6066 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.9064 to the December average rate of 47.2046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 47.8419 was up 13.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 42.2600, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 239,209 PKR
2011 Average 184,856 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 211,176 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,032.94 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

47.6344
42.4766
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 43.8589, compared to 46.2471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3882 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.8589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.2471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.7739 PKR (High: 44.4171 / Low: 42.6432). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4731 PKR (High: 46.7906 / Low: 46.3175).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.7739
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4731

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0447 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0447

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 47.2046) against the same month in 2011 (average: 42.0636), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1410 (+12.22%).

2012 Avg (December) 47.2046
2011 Avg (December) 42.0636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.8921 42.2353 42.9064
February 44.4171 42.6432 43.3133
March 44.4135 43.1593 43.4808
April 44.6587 43.4051 44.0385
May 44.9814 43.6428 44.0932
June 45.5511 45.0119 45.3212
July 46.3380 44.9274 45.7532
August 46.1230 45.3112 45.7084
September 46.4275 45.3572 45.9162
October 46.9079 45.9163 46.3661
November 46.7906 46.3175 46.5341
December 47.8419 46.3699 47.2046