YEARLY HIGH
0.9225 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.8187 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8556 JPY

2012 PKR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.9225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.8187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1038 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8523 to the December average rate of 0.8617, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9225 was down 7.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0023, 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 461,265 JPY
2011 Average 461,682 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 409,351 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,914.36 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9155
0.8189
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to JPY 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 0.8726, compared to 0.8386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0497 JPY (High: 0.8915 / Low: 0.8419). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0176 JPY (High: 0.8363 / Low: 0.8187).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0497
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0176

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0312 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.9075) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9572), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0498 (-5.20%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.9075
2011 Avg (March) 0.9572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8635 0.8431 0.8523
February 0.8915 0.8419 0.8658
March 0.9225 0.8901 0.9075
April 0.9143 0.8782 0.8964
May 0.8846 0.8399 0.8725
June 0.8520 0.8329 0.8413
July 0.8484 0.8244 0.8366
August 0.8435 0.8257 0.8345
September 0.8383 0.8195 0.8281
October 0.8363 0.8187 0.8270
November 0.8598 0.8276 0.8436
December 0.8891 0.8483 0.8617