YEARLY HIGH
5.6790 CRC
YEARLY LOW
5.1003 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3907 CRC

2012 PKR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 5.6790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 5.1003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5787 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6213 to the December average rate of 5.1542, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.6790 was down 4.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.9500, 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 2,839,512 CRC
2011 Average 2,905,945 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,550,167 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 289,344.69 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.6681
5.1075
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 5.5354, compared to 5.2461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2893 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2371 CRC (High: 5.6051 / Low: 5.3680). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0568 CRC (High: 5.2664 / Low: 5.2096).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2371
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0568

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2081 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 5.6183) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.8323), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2139 (-3.67%).

2012 Avg (February) 5.6183
2011 Avg (February) 5.8323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6789 5.5789 5.6213
February 5.6790 5.6000 5.6183
March 5.6424 5.4964 5.5884
April 5.6045 5.5138 5.5611
May 5.6051 5.3680 5.5157
June 5.3574 5.2719 5.3076
July 5.3607 5.2473 5.3003
August 5.3364 5.2705 5.2975
September 5.3534 5.2609 5.2897
October 5.2664 5.2096 5.2302
November 5.2300 5.1718 5.2043
December 5.2521 5.1003 5.1542