YEARLY HIGH
0.4645 HTG
YEARLY LOW
0.4299 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4467 HTG

2012 PKR to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.4645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.4299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0346 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4481 to the December average rate of 0.4335, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4645 was down 4.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4849, 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 232,237 HTG
2011 Average 235,100 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 214,958 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,279.04 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4626
0.4308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to HTG 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 0.4517, compared to 0.4418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4517
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0129 HTG (High: 0.4645 / Low: 0.4516). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 HTG (High: 0.4483 / Low: 0.4436).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.4599) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4772), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0173 (-3.62%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.4599
2011 Avg (May) 0.4772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4511 0.4450 0.4481
February 0.4507 0.4442 0.4464
March 0.4549 0.4488 0.4526
April 0.4619 0.4518 0.4562
May 0.4645 0.4516 0.4599
June 0.4503 0.4443 0.4469
July 0.4480 0.4430 0.4457
August 0.4489 0.4430 0.4457
September 0.4483 0.4436 0.4455
October 0.4439 0.4391 0.4412
November 0.4409 0.4360 0.4389
December 0.4380 0.4299 0.4335