2012 PKR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

89.0174 LAK

YEARLY LOW

81.5162 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

85.6940 LAK

2012 PKR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 89.0174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 81.5162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5012 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.6570 to the December average rate of 82.1686, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 89.0174 was down 6.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 95.5541, 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 44,508,691 LAK

2011 Average 46,464,872 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 40,758,111 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,750,580.03 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

89.3059

81.5198

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LAK 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 87.4222, compared to 83.9659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4562 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 87.4222

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.9659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 3.4168 LAK (High: 85.1966 / Low: 81.7798). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7430 LAK (High: 89.0174 / Low: 88.2744).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.4168

January Spread (Stable) ±0.7430

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 2.5751 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 88.6570) against the same month in 2011 (average: 93.9729), the exchange rate shifted by -5.3158 (-5.66%).

2012 Avg (January) 88.6570

2011 Avg (January) 93.9729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	89.0174	88.2744	88.6570
February	88.5088	87.5281	87.9946
March	88.2073	86.8805	87.7158
April	88.3468	86.7683	87.8408
May	88.1300	85.9178	87.4499
June	85.7274	84.4840	84.8748
July	85.1966	81.7798	84.7800
August	85.6213	84.4957	84.9707
September	85.3991	84.2916	84.7390
October	84.3237	83.4027	83.7554
November	83.6839	82.6618	83.3818
December	82.9410	81.5162	82.1686