YEARLY HIGH
10.0053 KPW
YEARLY LOW
9.1953 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6473 KPW

2012 PKR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 10.0053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 9.1953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8100 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9676 to the December average rate of 9.2568, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.0053 was down 3.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.3560, 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 5,002,646 KPW
2011 Average 1,078,430 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 4,597,668 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 404,977.79 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.0386
9.1857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to KPW 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 9.8516, compared to 9.4430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8516
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2839 KPW (High: 9.9140 / Low: 9.6301). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0565 KPW (High: 9.9522 / Low: 9.8957).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2839
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 9.9676) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6686), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2990 (+497.38%).

2012 Avg (January) 9.9676
2011 Avg (January) 1.6686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0053 9.9137 9.9676
February 9.9522 9.8957 9.9197
March 9.9259 9.7916 9.8988
April 9.9595 9.8898 9.9198
May 9.9140 9.6301 9.8525
June 9.6041 9.5102 9.5514
July 9.5725 9.4735 9.5296
August 9.6118 9.4888 9.5426
September 9.6204 9.4729 9.5331
October 9.4738 9.3835 9.4218
November 9.4081 9.3131 9.3743
December 9.3214 9.1953 9.2568