2012 PKR to ALL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2122 ALL

YEARLY LOW

1.0811 ALL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1590 ALL

2012 PKR to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 1.2122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 1.0811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1312 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1873 to the December average rate of 1.0961, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2122 was down 2.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2469, 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 606,121 ALL

2011 Average 584,086 ALL

Yearly Trough Low 540,528 ALL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,592.97 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2014

1.0865

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to ALL 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 1.1747, compared to 1.1432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1747

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0493 ALL (High: 1.1681 / Low: 1.1188). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0237 ALL (High: 1.1815 / Low: 1.1578).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0493

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0384 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.1919) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1585), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0334 (+2.88%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.1919

2011 Avg (May) 1.1585

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2063	1.1673	1.1873
February	1.1736	1.1437	1.1599
March	1.1782	1.1485	1.1646
April	1.1815	1.1578	1.1723
May	1.2122	1.1654	1.1919
June	1.1945	1.1570	1.1724
July	1.2042	1.1562	1.1839
August	1.1909	1.1643	1.1747
September	1.1681	1.1188	1.1432
October	1.1439	1.1178	1.1269
November	1.1460	1.1138	1.1345
December	1.1174	1.0811	1.0961