YEARLY HIGH
1.3849 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.2925 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3434 ISK

2011 PKR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PKR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 1.3849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 1.2925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0924 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3602 to the December average rate of 1.3511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.3849 was down 11.23% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.5601, 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 692,459 ISK
2010 Average 716,855 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 646,265 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,194.43 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.3698
1.3169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to ISK 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 1.3487, compared to 1.3381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0639 ISK (High: 1.3658 / Low: 1.3018). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0421 ISK (High: 1.3817 / Low: 1.3396).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0639
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0421

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0236 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 1.3654) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.5117), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1463 (-9.68%).

2011 Avg (February) 1.3654
2010 Avg (February) 1.5117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3817 1.3396 1.3602
February 1.3849 1.3416 1.3654
March 1.3742 1.3317 1.3502
April 1.3490 1.3067 1.3332
May 1.3652 1.3067 1.3419
June 1.3612 1.3176 1.3414
July 1.3774 1.3224 1.3449
August 1.3450 1.2925 1.3213
September 1.3551 1.3079 1.3318
October 1.3658 1.3018 1.3330
November 1.3720 1.3213 1.3465
December 1.3730 1.3240 1.3511