2011 PKR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.8133 BIF

YEARLY LOW

13.1591 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.0018 BIF

2011 PKR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PKR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 14.8133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 13.1591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6542 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2366 to the December average rate of 14.3975, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 14.8133 was up 7.95% compared to the 2010 peak of 13.7226, 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 7,406,655 BIF

2010 Average 6,669,661 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 6,579,534 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 827,121.56 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

14.5136

13.1205

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BIF 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 13.8100, compared to 14.1936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3836 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8100

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 1.3123 BIF (High: 14.6020 / Low: 13.2896). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1214 BIF (High: 14.1033 / Low: 13.9820).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.3123

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1214

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1332 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 14.3975) against the same month in 2010 (average: 13.2234), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1741 (+8.88%).

2011 Avg (December) 14.3975

2010 Avg (December) 13.2234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.3004	13.1591	13.2366
February	13.3902	13.2579	13.3177
March	13.3982	13.2147	13.3191
April	14.6020	13.2896	14.3511
May	14.5503	14.2165	14.3598
June	14.3592	14.1788	14.2754
July	14.3583	14.1054	14.2427
August	14.2839	14.0655	14.1653
September	14.1033	13.9820	14.0320
October	14.2371	14.0178	14.1326
November	14.5024	13.9346	14.1914
December	14.8133	13.8081	14.3975