YEARLY HIGH
1.8036 NGN
YEARLY LOW
1.6034 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7019 NGN

2012 PKR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.8036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.6034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2003 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7869 to the December average rate of 1.6165, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8036 was down 3.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8757, 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 901,814 NGN
2011 Average 902,531 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 801,680 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,134.20 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8039
1.5994
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to NGN 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 1.7431, compared to 1.6606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0825 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6606

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0608 NGN (High: 1.7816 / Low: 1.7208). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0174 NGN (High: 1.7446 / Low: 1.7272).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0608
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0395 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.7869) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7797), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+0.40%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.7869
2011 Avg (January) 1.7797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8036 1.7678 1.7869
February 1.7816 1.7208 1.7474
March 1.7429 1.7146 1.7340
April 1.7446 1.7272 1.7350
May 1.7467 1.7092 1.7334
June 1.7316 1.7114 1.7222
July 1.7234 1.6797 1.7082
August 1.7150 1.6551 1.6834
September 1.6866 1.6559 1.6696
October 1.6559 1.6344 1.6459
November 1.6510 1.6286 1.6401
December 1.6317 1.6034 1.6165