YEARLY HIGH
2.1094 DJF
YEARLY LOW
1.9813 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0588 DJF

2011 PKR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PKR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 2.1094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.9813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1281 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0728 to the December average rate of 1.9907, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.1094 was down 0.72% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.1247, 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 1,054,681 DJF
2010 Average 1,043,035 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 990,637 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,044.38 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.1087
1.9800
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to DJF 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 2.0811, compared to 2.0365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0613 DJF (High: 2.0640 / Low: 2.0026). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 DJF (High: 2.0773 / Low: 2.0689).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0613
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0516 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 2.0980) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.1155), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0175 (-0.83%).

2011 Avg (April) 2.0980
2010 Avg (April) 2.1155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0773 2.0689 2.0728
February 2.0921 2.0726 2.0811
March 2.0931 2.0746 2.0825
April 2.1094 2.0818 2.0980
May 2.1061 2.0612 2.0831
June 2.0750 2.0638 2.0691
July 2.0792 2.0498 2.0631
August 2.0610 2.0325 2.0503
September 2.0367 2.0239 2.0301
October 2.0538 2.0300 2.0424
November 2.0640 2.0026 2.0423
December 2.0032 1.9813 1.9907