2012 PKR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.8333 BIF

YEARLY LOW

14.1050 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.0216 BIF

2012 PKR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 15.8333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 14.1050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7283 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3818 to the December average rate of 15.6784, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 15.8333 was up 6.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.8133, 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 7,916,632 BIF

2011 Average 7,002,543 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 7,052,505 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 864,126.54 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

15.8185

14.1372

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 14.6068, compared to 15.4363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.6068

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 1.0468 BIF (High: 15.1877 / Low: 14.1409). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1979 BIF (High: 14.4127 / Low: 14.2149).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.0468

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1979

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 0.3223 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 15.6784) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.3975), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2809 (+8.90%).

2012 Avg (December) 15.6784

2011 Avg (December) 14.3975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.6987	14.2318	14.3818
February	14.4127	14.2149	14.3347
March	14.3994	14.1050	14.2773
April	15.1877	14.1409	14.4994
May	15.4644	14.9824	15.2351
June	15.1228	14.7826	14.9128
July	15.3577	14.8780	15.1159
August	15.4463	15.1345	15.3013
September	15.6665	15.1896	15.4180
October	15.5997	15.3936	15.5282
November	15.8146	15.2958	15.5761
December	15.8333	15.3754	15.6784