YEARLY HIGH
0.0671 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0630 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0651 EGP

2012 PKR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.0630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0669 to the December average rate of 0.0634, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0671 was down 5.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0709, 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 33,552 EGP
2011 Average 34,419 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 31,508 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,043.76 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0672
0.0630
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to EGP 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 0.0661, compared to 0.0640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0661
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0020 EGP (High: 0.0650 / Low: 0.0630). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 EGP (High: 0.0667 / Low: 0.0664).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0669) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0678), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-1.37%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0669
2011 Avg (January) 0.0678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0671 0.0665 0.0669
February 0.0667 0.0664 0.0665
March 0.0666 0.0657 0.0664
April 0.0668 0.0663 0.0666
May 0.0666 0.0647 0.0661
June 0.0644 0.0640 0.0642
July 0.0645 0.0639 0.0642
August 0.0649 0.0640 0.0645
September 0.0652 0.0642 0.0646
October 0.0642 0.0636 0.0639
November 0.0638 0.0632 0.0636
December 0.0650 0.0630 0.0634