2012 PKR to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 16.7477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 15.3597.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3880 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.6836 to the December average rate of 15.4877, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 16.7477 was down 6.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 17.8701, 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 LBP 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 16.4836, compared to 15.7868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6969 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4886 LBP (High: 16.5949 / Low: 16.1063). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1027 LBP (High: 16.6533 / Low: 16.5506).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.5054 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 16.6836) against the same month in 2011 (average: 17.5266), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8430 (-4.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.7477 | 16.5945 | 16.6836 |
| February | 16.6533 | 16.5506 | 16.5957 |
| March | 16.6039 | 16.3847 | 16.5630 |
| April | 16.6712 | 16.5462 | 16.5991 |
| May | 16.5949 | 16.1063 | 16.4830 |
| June | 16.0655 | 15.9191 | 15.9776 |
| July | 16.0298 | 15.8317 | 15.9323 |
| August | 16.0511 | 15.8650 | 15.9552 |
| September | 16.0589 | 15.8455 | 15.9339 |
| October | 15.8482 | 15.6763 | 15.7380 |
| November | 15.7333 | 15.5685 | 15.6735 |
| December | 15.5975 | 15.3597 | 15.4877 |