YEARLY HIGH
52.2580 PYG
YEARLY LOW
43.6335 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.4063 PYG

2012 PKR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 52.2580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 43.6335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6244 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.9465 to the December average rate of 44.4053, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 52.2580 was down 4.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 54.4578, 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 26,128,986 PYG
2011 Average 24,265,593 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 21,816,774 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,312,211.83 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

51.6006
43.7512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to PYG 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 48.3875, compared to 46.4251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9623 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.3875
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.4251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 5.2399 PYG (High: 52.2580 / Low: 47.0180). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5128 PYG (High: 47.1998 / Low: 46.6870).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.2399
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.2306 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 49.1923) against the same month in 2011 (average: 53.8251), the exchange rate shifted by -4.6329 (-8.61%).

2012 Avg (February) 49.1923
2011 Avg (February) 53.8251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.2513 49.1051 50.9465
February 52.2580 47.0180 49.1923
March 47.5385 45.9743 46.9617
April 47.8263 47.0302 47.3993
May 49.3271 46.9876 47.7937
June 48.7844 47.5570 48.0314
July 47.9604 46.0589 47.1762
August 47.1998 46.6870 46.8821
September 47.2360 46.6902 46.9865
October 46.9140 46.3710 46.6270
November 46.7074 45.9346 46.4736
December 45.9506 43.6335 44.4053