YEARLY HIGH
12.9138 KRW
YEARLY LOW
10.9442 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0781 KRW

2012 PKR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 12.9138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 10.9442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9695 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6548 to the December average rate of 11.0625, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.9138 was down 5.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.6815, 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 6,456,884 KRW
2011 Average 6,411,142 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 5,472,123 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 984,760.51 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.8338
10.9015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to KRW 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 12.4946, compared to 11.6615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.5114 KRW (High: 12.6033 / Low: 12.0918). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1604 KRW (High: 12.4774 / Low: 12.3170).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5114
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1604

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3211 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 12.6727) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.7092), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0365 (-0.29%).

2012 Avg (May) 12.6727
2011 Avg (May) 12.7092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.8933 12.4157 12.6548
February 12.4774 12.3170 12.3790
March 12.5383 12.2565 12.3871
April 12.6097 12.4096 12.5146
May 12.9138 12.4058 12.6727
June 12.6033 12.0918 12.3594
July 12.2408 11.9442 12.0970
August 12.0763 11.8820 12.0041
September 12.0817 11.7258 11.8987
October 11.7196 11.3710 11.5776
November 11.4042 11.2012 11.3294
December 11.2243 10.9442 11.0625