2012 PKR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0847 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0724 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0765 SBD

2012 PKR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0813 to the December average rate of 0.0730, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0847 was down 8.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0930, 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 42,344 SBD

2011 Average 44,075 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 36,224 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,119.80 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0821

0.0722

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PKR to SBD 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 0.0783, compared to 0.0746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0783

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0064 SBD (High: 0.0847 / Low: 0.0783). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SBD (High: 0.0790 / Low: 0.0781).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0813) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0910), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0097 (-10.66%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0813

2011 Avg (January) 0.0910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0847	0.0783	0.0813
February	0.0785	0.0770	0.0777
March	0.0792	0.0778	0.0786
April	0.0790	0.0781	0.0786
May	0.0802	0.0781	0.0793
June	0.0768	0.0737	0.0744
July	0.0780	0.0739	0.0760
August	0.0755	0.0745	0.0749
September	0.0756	0.0747	0.0751
October	0.0758	0.0739	0.0746
November	0.0748	0.0733	0.0740
December	0.0740	0.0724	0.0730