YEARLY HIGH
0.0473 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0283 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0373 SDG

2012 PKR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.0473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 0.0283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0296 to the December average rate of 0.0454, the exchange rate registered a net change of 53.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0473 was up 43.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0330, 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 23,632 SDG
2011 Average 15,428 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 14,126 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,505.64 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0488
0.0265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SDG 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 0.0293, compared to 0.0453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0187 SDG (High: 0.0470 / Low: 0.0283). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SDG (High: 0.0296 / Low: 0.0294).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.0468) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0163 (+53.22%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.0468
2011 Avg (September) 0.0305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0297 0.0295 0.0296
February 0.0296 0.0294 0.0295
March 0.0296 0.0291 0.0294
April 0.0296 0.0294 0.0295
May 0.0295 0.0286 0.0293
June 0.0286 0.0283 0.0284
July 0.0470 0.0283 0.0403
August 0.0472 0.0466 0.0470
September 0.0473 0.0464 0.0468
October 0.0465 0.0460 0.0462
November 0.0461 0.0457 0.0460
December 0.0458 0.0450 0.0454