2012 PKR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.1874 SOS

YEARLY LOW

16.4587 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.3815 SOS

2012 PKR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 18.1874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 16.4587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7287 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.0409 to the December average rate of 16.5899, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 18.1874 was down 4.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 19.0169, 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 9,093,698 SOS

2011 Average 9,347,098 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 8,229,360 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 864,338.01 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

18.1860

16.4448

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 17.7700, compared to 16.9931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7769 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.7700

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5149 SOS (High: 17.9183 / Low: 17.4034). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1755 SOS (High: 16.8794 / Low: 16.7040).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5149

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1755

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 0.5399 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 18.0409) against the same month in 2011 (average: 18.6807), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6398 (-3.42%).

2012 Avg (January) 18.0409

2011 Avg (January) 18.6807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.1874	17.9544	18.0409
February	17.9779	17.7582	17.9119
March	17.9659	17.7011	17.8792
April	18.0102	17.7258	17.8978
May	17.9183	17.4034	17.7150
June	17.3462	16.9356	17.1751
July	17.2942	17.0288	17.1764
August	17.3322	17.0919	17.2225
September	17.3365	17.0803	17.1916
October	17.1156	16.8131	16.9641
November	16.8794	16.7040	16.8138
December	16.8116	16.4587	16.5899