YEARLY HIGH
1.9878 DJF
YEARLY LOW
1.8126 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9112 DJF

2012 PKR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.9878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 1.8126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1752 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9749 to the December average rate of 1.8284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9878 was down 5.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1094, 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 993,917 DJF
2011 Average 1,029,299 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 906,303 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,614.77 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.9896
1.8137
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 1.9558, compared to 1.8666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0892 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0632 DJF (High: 1.9754 / Low: 1.9122). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0143 DJF (High: 1.9751 / Low: 1.9607).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0632
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0143

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 0.0601 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0601

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.9749) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0728), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0979 (-4.72%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.9749
2011 Avg (January) 2.0728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9878 1.9630 1.9749
February 1.9751 1.9607 1.9662
March 1.9773 1.9430 1.9651
April 1.9847 1.9632 1.9714
May 1.9754 1.9122 1.9587
June 1.9137 1.8875 1.8986
July 1.8952 1.8715 1.8839
August 1.9023 1.8733 1.8870
September 1.9112 1.8737 1.8856
October 1.8708 1.8542 1.8620
November 1.8578 1.8413 1.8526
December 1.8478 1.8126 1.8284