2012 PKR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5551 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.5030 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5254 AFN

2012 PKR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.5551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.5030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0520 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5109 to the December average rate of 0.5295, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5551 was down 1.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5613, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 277,538 AFN

2011 Average 256,236 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 251,515 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,023.00 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5474

0.5076

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to AFN 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 0.5245, compared to 0.5263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5245

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0330 AFN (High: 0.5428 / Low: 0.5098). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 AFN (High: 0.5337 / Low: 0.5305).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0330

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0165 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.5441) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5531), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0091 (-1.64%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.5441

2011 Avg (November) 0.5531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5140	0.5030	0.5109
February	0.5428	0.5098	0.5309
March	0.5439	0.5255	0.5319
April	0.5337	0.5305	0.5323
May	0.5320	0.5170	0.5289
June	0.5158	0.5102	0.5124
July	0.5140	0.5095	0.5115
August	0.5163	0.5097	0.5127
September	0.5355	0.5098	0.5216
October	0.5415	0.5321	0.5384
November	0.5551	0.5373	0.5441
December	0.5387	0.5246	0.5295