YEARLY HIGH
1.0385 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.9248 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9787 VUV

2012 PKR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.0385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.9248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1137 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0203 to the December average rate of 0.9354, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0385 was down 6.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1098, 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 519,273 VUV
2011 Average 527,329 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 462,404 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,868.87 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0288
0.9269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to VUV 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 0.9984, compared to 0.9590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0531 VUV (High: 1.0279 / Low: 0.9748). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 VUV (High: 0.9635 / Low: 0.9498).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0531
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0390 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.0203) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0934), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0730 (-6.68%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.0203
2011 Avg (January) 1.0934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0385 0.9988 1.0203
February 1.0007 0.9663 0.9814
March 0.9949 0.9629 0.9817
April 1.0045 0.9823 0.9950
May 1.0385 0.9951 1.0173
June 1.0279 0.9748 0.9946
July 0.9884 0.9564 0.9675
August 0.9799 0.9636 0.9717
September 0.9857 0.9447 0.9652
October 0.9635 0.9498 0.9582
November 0.9675 0.9457 0.9559
December 0.9488 0.9248 0.9354