2012 PKR to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PKR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PKR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 135.1290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 122.4643.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.6647 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 124.5829 to the December average rate of 126.4399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 135.1290 was down 0.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 135.5903, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
PKR to IRR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 129.7346, compared to 128.8721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8625 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 5.5941 IRR (High: 130.1445 / Low: 124.5505). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1893 IRR (High: 130.9494 / Low: 129.7601).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.0761 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 134.3143) against the same month in 2011 (average: 123.5619), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7524 (+8.70%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 125.5377 | 122.4643 | 124.5829 |
| February | 130.1445 | 124.5505 | 128.3776 |
| March | 130.2209 | 128.4497 | 129.9028 |
| April | 134.9305 | 129.8316 | 130.9918 |
| May | 135.1290 | 131.3859 | 134.3143 |
| June | 130.9494 | 129.7601 | 130.2382 |
| July | 130.6829 | 129.4438 | 130.0714 |
| August | 131.1599 | 129.2619 | 130.1405 |
| September | 130.9112 | 129.2588 | 129.8456 |
| October | 129.4012 | 128.1078 | 128.6702 |
| November | 128.9494 | 127.2154 | 128.0654 |
| December | 127.6182 | 125.2716 | 126.4399 |