YEARLY HIGH
0.1649 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.1447 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1575 MVR

2012 PKR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.1649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 0.1447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0201 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1560 to the December average rate of 0.1581, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1649 was down 0.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1663, 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 82,433 MVR
2011 Average 78,864 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 72,362 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,070.52 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1646
0.1482
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MVR 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 0.1542, compared to 0.1609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0186 MVR (High: 0.1633 / Low: 0.1447). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 MVR (High: 0.1560 / Low: 0.1548).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.1632) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1611), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+1.36%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.1632
2011 Avg (September) 0.1611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1568 0.1548 0.1560
February 0.1560 0.1548 0.1553
March 0.1554 0.1532 0.1549
April 0.1561 0.1547 0.1552
May 0.1553 0.1509 0.1542
June 0.1505 0.1489 0.1495
July 0.1633 0.1447 0.1588
August 0.1644 0.1625 0.1632
September 0.1649 0.1623 0.1632
October 0.1637 0.1607 0.1614
November 0.1611 0.1592 0.1605
December 0.1593 0.1570 0.1581