YEARLY HIGH
0.0478 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0438 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0460 VEF

2012 PKR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0476 to the December average rate of 0.0442, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0478 was down 6.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0510, 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 23,885 VEF
2011 Average 24,877 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 21,925 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,960.23 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0479
0.0438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to VEF 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 0.0470, compared to 0.0450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0014 VEF (High: 0.0473 / Low: 0.0459). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 VEF (High: 0.0475 / Low: 0.0472).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0476) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0501), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-5.09%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0476
2011 Avg (January) 0.0501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0478 0.0473 0.0476
February 0.0475 0.0472 0.0473
March 0.0474 0.0467 0.0472
April 0.0475 0.0472 0.0473
May 0.0473 0.0459 0.0470
June 0.0458 0.0454 0.0456
July 0.0457 0.0452 0.0455
August 0.0459 0.0453 0.0455
September 0.0459 0.0452 0.0455
October 0.0452 0.0448 0.0449
November 0.0449 0.0444 0.0447
December 0.0445 0.0438 0.0442