YEARLY HIGH
0.3324 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3135 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3223 MUR

2012 PKR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 0.3324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.3135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0189 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3251 to the December average rate of 0.3164, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3324 was down 7.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3592, 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 166,200 MUR
2011 Average 165,718 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 156,731 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,468.68 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3302
0.3152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MUR 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 0.3211, compared to 0.3235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0141 MUR (High: 0.3301 / Low: 0.3160). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 MUR (High: 0.3250 / Low: 0.3207).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.3289) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3263), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+0.82%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.3289
2011 Avg (July) 0.3263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3280 0.3217 0.3251
February 0.3236 0.3150 0.3191
March 0.3230 0.3161 0.3196
April 0.3247 0.3176 0.3200
May 0.3257 0.3165 0.3209
June 0.3301 0.3160 0.3221
July 0.3324 0.3252 0.3289
August 0.3290 0.3208 0.3253
September 0.3275 0.3203 0.3229
October 0.3271 0.3210 0.3242
November 0.3250 0.3207 0.3233
December 0.3206 0.3135 0.3164