YEARLY HIGH
0.1551 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.1301 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1410 MXN

2012 PKR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.1301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0250 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1486 to the December average rate of 0.1325, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1551 was down 4.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1623, 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 77,550 MXN
2011 Average 71,953 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 65,037 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,512.91 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1507
0.1308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MXN 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 0.1451, compared to 0.1370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0122 MXN (High: 0.1537 / Low: 0.1416). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 MXN (High: 0.1364 / Low: 0.1336).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1486) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1416), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+4.95%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1486
2011 Avg (January) 0.1416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1551 0.1433 0.1486
February 0.1431 0.1398 0.1410
March 0.1425 0.1393 0.1401
April 0.1458 0.1401 0.1438
May 0.1527 0.1419 0.1491
June 0.1537 0.1416 0.1479
July 0.1448 0.1395 0.1414
August 0.1419 0.1388 0.1397
September 0.1404 0.1345 0.1370
October 0.1364 0.1336 0.1349
November 0.1382 0.1338 0.1362
December 0.1342 0.1301 0.1325