2012 PKR to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |