YEARLY HIGH
0.0505 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0467 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0487 ARS

2012 PKR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.0467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0478 to the December average rate of 0.0502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0505 was up 2.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0493, 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 25,266 ARS
2011 Average 23,893 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 23,352 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,913.69 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0504
0.0473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to ARS 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 0.0480, compared to 0.0493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0012 ARS (High: 0.0490 / Low: 0.0478). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ARS (High: 0.0480 / Low: 0.0478).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0502) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0479), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+4.75%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0502
2011 Avg (December) 0.0479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0481 0.0476 0.0478
February 0.0480 0.0478 0.0479
March 0.0482 0.0475 0.0479
April 0.0486 0.0482 0.0484
May 0.0490 0.0478 0.0487
June 0.0478 0.0467 0.0475
July 0.0484 0.0477 0.0482
August 0.0492 0.0482 0.0488
September 0.0498 0.0490 0.0494
October 0.0497 0.0493 0.0495
November 0.0502 0.0496 0.0499
December 0.0505 0.0498 0.0502