YEARLY HIGH
0.1333 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.1234 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1296 MDL

2012 PKR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 0.1333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.1234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0100 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1306 to the December average rate of 0.1252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1333 was down 8.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1450, 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 66,672 MDL
2011 Average 67,809 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 61,687 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,985.16 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1330
0.1245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MDL 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 0.1298, compared to 0.1294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0045 MDL (High: 0.1278 / Low: 0.1234). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 MDL (High: 0.1292 / Low: 0.1278).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.1323) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1310), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+1.00%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.1323
2011 Avg (August) 0.1310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1323 0.1292 0.1306
February 0.1323 0.1291 0.1304
March 0.1311 0.1287 0.1302
April 0.1308 0.1282 0.1296
May 0.1308 0.1282 0.1299
June 0.1303 0.1275 0.1284
July 0.1328 0.1288 0.1311
August 0.1333 0.1315 0.1323
September 0.1324 0.1305 0.1313
October 0.1305 0.1268 0.1281
November 0.1292 0.1278 0.1285
December 0.1278 0.1234 0.1252