YEARLY HIGH
0.0114 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0101 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0107 CAD

2012 PKR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.0101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0112 to the December average rate of 0.0102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0114 was down 5.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0121, 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 5,678 CAD
2011 Average 5,726 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 5,031 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 646.80 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

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0.0101
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PKR to CAD 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 0.0110, compared to 0.0104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 CAD (High: 0.0112 / Low: 0.0108). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CAD (High: 0.0110 / Low: 0.0109).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0112) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0116), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-3.17%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0112
2011 Avg (January) 0.0116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0114 0.0111 0.0112
February 0.0111 0.0109 0.0110
March 0.0110 0.0109 0.0109
April 0.0111 0.0108 0.0109
May 0.0112 0.0108 0.0111
June 0.0111 0.0108 0.0109
July 0.0109 0.0106 0.0107
August 0.0106 0.0105 0.0105
September 0.0105 0.0103 0.0104
October 0.0104 0.0102 0.0103
November 0.0105 0.0103 0.0104
December 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102