YEARLY HIGH
4.4319 AMD
YEARLY LOW
4.1338 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2976 AMD

2012 PKR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 4.4319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 4.1338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2982 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2870 to the December average rate of 4.1725, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.4319 was down 0.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.4758, 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 2,215,973 AMD
2011 Average 2,155,881 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,066,894 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149,079.66 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.4145
4.1505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to AMD 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 4.3193, compared to 4.2759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1978 AMD (High: 4.4241 / Low: 4.2263). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 AMD (High: 4.2928 / Low: 4.2739).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1978
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0915 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 4.3541) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.3838), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0298 (-0.68%).

2012 Avg (May) 4.3541
2011 Avg (May) 4.3838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3061 4.2535 4.2870
February 4.2928 4.2739 4.2847
March 4.2968 4.2197 4.2789
April 4.3300 4.2921 4.3188
May 4.4319 4.3079 4.3541
June 4.4315 4.3315 4.3925
July 4.4241 4.2263 4.3010
August 4.4120 4.3016 4.3562
September 4.4043 4.2681 4.3276
October 4.2946 4.2278 4.2571
November 4.2680 4.1938 4.2408
December 4.2162 4.1338 4.1725