YEARLY HIGH
5.9500 CRC
YEARLY LOW
5.5399 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8122 CRC

2011 PKR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PKR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 5.9500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 5.5399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4101 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8650 to the December average rate of 5.6001, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 5.9500 was down 11.52% compared to the 2010 peak of 6.7246, 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 2,974,990 CRC
2010 Average 3,082,577 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,769,957 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 205,033.78 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

5.8962
5.5732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to CRC 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 5.8447, compared to 5.7797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.3268 CRC (High: 5.9486 / Low: 5.6218). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0631 CRC (High: 5.8681 / Low: 5.8050).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3268
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0631

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1964 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1964

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 5.8650) against the same month in 2010 (average: 6.5854), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7204 (-10.94%).

2011 Avg (January) 5.8650
2010 Avg (January) 6.5854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9500 5.8136 5.8650
February 5.8775 5.7930 5.8323
March 5.8681 5.8050 5.8300
April 5.9165 5.8023 5.8693
May 5.8950 5.7534 5.8188
June 5.8895 5.8125 5.8531
July 5.8704 5.7732 5.8304
August 5.8439 5.7649 5.8022
September 5.8485 5.7027 5.7833
October 5.9112 5.8080 5.8655
November 5.9486 5.6218 5.7965
December 5.6485 5.5399 5.6001