YEARLY HIGH
49.2494 SLL
YEARLY LOW
44.2721 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.6526 SLL

2012 PKR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 49.2494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 44.2721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9773 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.5362 to the December average rate of 44.5745, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 49.2494 was down 5.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 52.1497, 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 24,624,705 SLL
2011 Average 25,088,881 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 22,136,070 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,488,635.50 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

48.9324
44.1784
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SLL 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 47.7476, compared to 45.5576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1900 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.7476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.5576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 2.0307 SLL (High: 46.3212 / Low: 44.2905). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5616 SLL (High: 45.7741 / Low: 45.2125).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.0307
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5616

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 1.3239 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 48.5362) against the same month in 2011 (average: 48.8431), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3069 (-0.63%).

2012 Avg (January) 48.5362
2011 Avg (January) 48.8431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.2494 47.8491 48.5362
February 48.4478 47.6859 48.0084
March 49.0780 47.4324 48.0342
April 48.8544 47.7231 48.0873
May 48.1157 46.6111 47.5716
June 46.7494 46.0109 46.2477
July 46.3212 44.2905 46.0234
August 46.4649 45.8065 46.1174
September 46.5042 45.7831 46.0660
October 45.7741 45.2125 45.4743
November 45.4450 44.7063 45.0898
December 44.8380 44.2721 44.5745