YEARLY HIGH
0.6083 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.5382 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5717 INR

2012 PKR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.6083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.5382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0701 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5668 to the December average rate of 0.5621, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6083 was up 1.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6016, 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 304,137 INR
2011 Average 269,859 INR
Yearly Trough Low 269,088 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,048.81 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6001
0.5370
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to INR 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 0.5702, compared to 0.5733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5702
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0458 INR (High: 0.5926 / Low: 0.5468). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 INR (High: 0.5906 / Low: 0.5839).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0458
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0245 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.5949) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5264), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0685 (+13.01%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.5949
2011 Avg (May) 0.5264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5926 0.5468 0.5668
February 0.5457 0.5382 0.5423
March 0.5642 0.5435 0.5536
April 0.5791 0.5588 0.5698
May 0.6083 0.5777 0.5949
June 0.6047 0.5837 0.5938
July 0.5944 0.5742 0.5864
August 0.5906 0.5839 0.5887
September 0.5943 0.5564 0.5763
October 0.5644 0.5421 0.5554
November 0.5797 0.5613 0.5708
December 0.5664 0.5571 0.5621