YEARLY HIGH
0.4322 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.3861 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4183 DOP

2012 PKR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.4322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.3861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0461 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4298 to the December average rate of 0.4120, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4322 was down 3.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4481, 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 216,090 DOP
2011 Average 219,590 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 193,030 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,059.70 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4324
0.4011
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to DOP 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 0.4262, compared to 0.4105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0282 DOP (High: 0.4173 / Low: 0.3891). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 DOP (High: 0.4295 / Low: 0.4264).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0282
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.4298) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4355), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0057 (-1.30%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.4298
2011 Avg (January) 0.4355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4322 0.4273 0.4298
February 0.4295 0.4264 0.4284
March 0.4305 0.4247 0.4285
April 0.4315 0.4262 0.4294
May 0.4306 0.4182 0.4266
June 0.4167 0.4130 0.4143
July 0.4148 0.4110 0.4133
August 0.4174 0.4127 0.4143
September 0.4173 0.3891 0.4037
October 0.4128 0.3861 0.4062
November 0.4149 0.4105 0.4134
December 0.4157 0.4083 0.4120