YEARLY HIGH
0.0111 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0102 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0107 USD

2012 PKR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.0102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0111 to the December average rate of 0.0103, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0111 was down 6.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0119, 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 5,558 USD
2011 Average 5,790 USD
Yearly Trough Low 5,109 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 449.98 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0112
0.0102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to USD 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 0.0109, compared to 0.0105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 USD (High: 0.0110 / Low: 0.0107). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0111 / Low: 0.0110).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0111) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0117), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-5.04%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0111
2011 Avg (January) 0.0117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0111 0.0110 0.0111
February 0.0111 0.0110 0.0110
March 0.0110 0.0109 0.0110
April 0.0111 0.0110 0.0110
May 0.0110 0.0107 0.0109
June 0.0107 0.0106 0.0106
July 0.0106 0.0105 0.0106
August 0.0107 0.0105 0.0106
September 0.0107 0.0105 0.0106
October 0.0105 0.0104 0.0105
November 0.0105 0.0103 0.0104
December 0.0104 0.0102 0.0103