2012 PKR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

215.5548 STD

YEARLY LOW

189.9342 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

205.0338 STD

2012 PKR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 215.5548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 189.9342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.6206 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 210.2517 to the December average rate of 192.6770, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 215.5548 was down 2.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 221.5222, 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 107,777,420 STD

2011 Average 102,129,557 STD

Yearly Trough Low 94,967,113 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,810,306.78 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

215.5463

190.5980

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to STD 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 206.0584, compared to 204.0091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 206.0584

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 204.0091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 13.6803 STD (High: 215.5548 / Low: 201.8745). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0965 STD (High: 214.9700 / Low: 211.8736).

September Spread (Volatile) ±13.6803

August Spread (Stable) ±3.0965

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 6.7691 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7691

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 207.8937) against the same month in 2011 (average: 200.7940), the exchange rate shifted by +7.0997 (+3.54%).

2012 Avg (September) 207.8937

2011 Avg (September) 200.7940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	213.9896	204.2585	210.2517
February	207.4686	201.1576	204.4843
March	208.7124	201.7822	204.2978
April	207.6949	202.5070	205.4929
May	212.0192	202.9552	207.3264
June	208.2161	199.1765	204.4975
July	213.1166	205.7840	209.8595
August	214.9700	211.8736	213.4673
September	215.5548	201.8745	207.8937
October	206.5364	197.8149	201.1246
November	201.1050	195.5724	199.0326
December	196.1832	189.9342	192.6770