YEARLY HIGH
0.0870 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0804 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0840 GTQ

2012 PKR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0804.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0865 to the December average rate of 0.0812, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0870 was down 7.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0936, 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 43,480 GTQ
2011 Average 45,088 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 40,221 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,258.95 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0871
0.0806
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to GTQ 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 0.0852, compared to 0.0828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0024 GTQ (High: 0.0859 / Low: 0.0835). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 GTQ (High: 0.0870 / Low: 0.0860).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0865) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0930), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0064 (-6.92%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0865
2011 Avg (January) 0.0930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0870 0.0860 0.0865
February 0.0862 0.0852 0.0857
March 0.0855 0.0844 0.0851
April 0.0858 0.0848 0.0853
May 0.0859 0.0835 0.0852
June 0.0836 0.0824 0.0832
July 0.0834 0.0824 0.0829
August 0.0843 0.0827 0.0834
September 0.0854 0.0839 0.0844
October 0.0841 0.0819 0.0829
November 0.0824 0.0814 0.0818
December 0.0819 0.0804 0.0812