2012 PKR to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |