YEARLY HIGH
0.3572 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.3055 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3332 GMD

2012 PKR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 22, valuing the pair at 0.3572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.3055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0516 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3284 to the December average rate of 0.3192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3572 was up 3.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3456, 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 178,581 GMD
2011 Average 163,130 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 152,771 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,810.29 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3538
0.3161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to GMD 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 0.3309, compared to 0.3355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3309
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0452 GMD (High: 0.3556 / Low: 0.3104). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 GMD (High: 0.3368 / Low: 0.3287).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0452
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0282 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.3506) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3338), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0169 (+5.05%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.3506
2011 Avg (October) 0.3338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3358 0.3179 0.3284
February 0.3416 0.3235 0.3345
March 0.3404 0.3241 0.3356
April 0.3311 0.3200 0.3262
May 0.3361 0.3242 0.3324
June 0.3356 0.3200 0.3280
July 0.3368 0.3287 0.3330
August 0.3561 0.3320 0.3375
September 0.3562 0.3468 0.3500
October 0.3572 0.3440 0.3506
November 0.3556 0.3104 0.3224
December 0.3346 0.3055 0.3192