YEARLY HIGH
19.0169 SOS
YEARLY LOW
17.6028 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.6949 SOS

2011 PKR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PKR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 19.0169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 17.6028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4140 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6807 to the December average rate of 18.1273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 19.0169 was up 0.76% compared to the 2010 peak of 18.8731, 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 9,508,430 SOS
2010 Average 9,143,899 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 8,801,422 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 707,007.41 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

18.9669
18.0510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SOS 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 18.7675, compared to 18.6224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7675
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.7036 SOS (High: 18.3064 / Low: 17.6028). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1295 SOS (High: 18.7536 / Low: 18.6241).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7036
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1295

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5278 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 18.8906) against the same month in 2010 (average: 17.7273), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1634 (+6.56%).

2011 Avg (April) 18.8906
2010 Avg (April) 17.7273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.7536 18.6241 18.6807
February 18.8811 18.6488 18.7534
March 18.8497 18.6786 18.7791
April 19.0169 18.7478 18.8906
May 18.9622 18.5458 18.7386
June 18.8454 18.6808 18.7629
July 19.0101 18.3992 18.8896
August 18.9609 18.7151 18.8481
September 18.6699 18.5048 18.5710
October 18.7768 18.5043 18.6429
November 18.8754 18.3112 18.6551
December 18.3064 17.6028 18.1273