YEARLY HIGH
0.5211 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.4714 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5005 KGS

2012 PKR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.5211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 1, dropping to 0.4714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0497 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5169 to the December average rate of 0.4875, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5211 was down 6.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5579, 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 260,560 KGS
2011 Average 267,040 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 235,691 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,869.14 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5209
0.4732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to KGS 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 0.5129, compared to 0.4882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0279 KGS (High: 0.4993 / Low: 0.4714). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 KGS (High: 0.5177 / Low: 0.5137).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0279
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.5169) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5515), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0345 (-6.26%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.5169
2011 Avg (January) 0.5515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5211 0.5124 0.5169
February 0.5178 0.5133 0.5156
March 0.5164 0.5075 0.5132
April 0.5177 0.5137 0.5157
May 0.5188 0.5022 0.5152
June 0.5028 0.4981 0.5005
July 0.5026 0.4768 0.4940
August 0.4819 0.4728 0.4772
September 0.4993 0.4714 0.4855
October 0.4962 0.4910 0.4929
November 0.4933 0.4890 0.4923
December 0.4909 0.4837 0.4875