YEARLY HIGH
3.2425 MRO
YEARLY LOW
3.0423 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1615 MRO

2012 PKR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 3.2425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 3.0423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2003 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1932 to the December average rate of 3.0715, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.2425 was down 4.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.3803, 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 1,621,267 MRO
2011 Average 1,619,448 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 1,521,138 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,128.88 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.2309
3.0570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MRO 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 3.1830, compared to 3.1399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0430 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1135 MRO (High: 3.2227 / Low: 3.1091). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0341 MRO (High: 3.1166 / Low: 3.0825).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1135
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0862 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0862

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 3.2165) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.3071), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0906 (-2.74%).

2012 Avg (March) 3.2165
2011 Avg (March) 3.3071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2109 3.1576 3.1932
February 3.2372 3.1762 3.2062
March 3.2425 3.1982 3.2165
April 3.2407 3.1693 3.1964
May 3.2227 3.1091 3.1858
June 3.1259 3.0585 3.0996
July 3.1786 3.0682 3.1327
August 3.2280 3.1749 3.1962
September 3.2134 3.1634 3.1885
October 3.1710 3.1161 3.1472
November 3.1166 3.0825 3.1035
December 3.1027 3.0423 3.0715