YEARLY HIGH
0.0144 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0125 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0134 SGD

2012 PKR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0142 to the December average rate of 0.0126, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0144 was down 4.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0152, 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 7,220 SGD
2011 Average 7,278 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 6,226 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 994.49 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0143
0.0124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SGD 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 0.0138, compared to 0.0130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0006 SGD (High: 0.0144 / Low: 0.0139). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SGD (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0126).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
November 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0142) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0150), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-5.56%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0142
2011 Avg (January) 0.0150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0144 0.0139 0.0142
February 0.0140 0.0137 0.0138
March 0.0140 0.0137 0.0138
April 0.0139 0.0136 0.0138
May 0.0140 0.0136 0.0138
June 0.0138 0.0134 0.0136
July 0.0135 0.0131 0.0133
August 0.0133 0.0131 0.0132
September 0.0133 0.0129 0.0130
October 0.0129 0.0127 0.0128
November 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
December 0.0126 0.0125 0.0126