2012 PKR to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1937 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.1860 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1904 ETB

2012 PKR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.1937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.1860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1917 to the December average rate of 0.1875, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1937 was down 2.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1994, 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 96,841 ETB

2011 Average 92,162 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 93,016 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,824.90 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1930

0.1870

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PKR to ETB 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 0.1913, compared to 0.1894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1913

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0049 ETB (High: 0.1937 / Low: 0.1888). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 ETB (High: 0.1930 / Low: 0.1921).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.1925) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1973), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0048 (-2.43%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.1925

2011 Avg (May) 0.1973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1925	0.1904	0.1917
February	0.1920	0.1909	0.1914
March	0.1936	0.1899	0.1918
April	0.1930	0.1921	0.1925
May	0.1937	0.1888	0.1925
June	0.1887	0.1873	0.1879
July	0.1902	0.1878	0.1893
August	0.1916	0.1890	0.1904
September	0.1921	0.1900	0.1908
October	0.1901	0.1886	0.1894
November	0.1896	0.1883	0.1891
December	0.1893	0.1860	0.1875