YEARLY HIGH
0.0405 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0372 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0390 QAR

2012 PKR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.0372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0403 to the December average rate of 0.0374, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0405 was down 6.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0432, 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 20,237 QAR
2011 Average 21,078 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 18,599 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,637.65 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0406
0.0372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to QAR 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 0.0399, compared to 0.0382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0012 QAR (High: 0.0401 / Low: 0.0390). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 QAR (High: 0.0403 / Low: 0.0400).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0403) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0425), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-5.02%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0403
2011 Avg (January) 0.0425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0405 0.0401 0.0403
February 0.0403 0.0400 0.0401
March 0.0402 0.0396 0.0400
April 0.0403 0.0400 0.0401
May 0.0401 0.0390 0.0399
June 0.0388 0.0385 0.0386
July 0.0388 0.0383 0.0386
August 0.0389 0.0384 0.0386
September 0.0389 0.0383 0.0386
October 0.0383 0.0380 0.0381
November 0.0381 0.0377 0.0379
December 0.0377 0.0372 0.0374