YEARLY HIGH
1.0463 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.9228 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9955 XPF

2012 PKR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.0463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.9228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1236 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0253 to the December average rate of 0.9364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0463 was down 2.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0704, 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 523,167 XPF
2011 Average 496,742 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 461,391 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,776.70 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0365
0.9273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to XPF 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 1.0076, compared to 0.9833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0475 XPF (High: 1.0372 / Low: 0.9897). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0194 XPF (High: 0.9749 / Low: 0.9555).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0475
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0194

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0379 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.0274) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9697), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0577 (+5.95%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.0274
2011 Avg (July) 0.9697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0436 1.0053 1.0253
February 1.0088 0.9779 0.9949
March 1.0065 0.9817 0.9945
April 1.0082 0.9871 0.9997
May 1.0372 0.9897 1.0198
June 1.0329 0.9921 1.0114
July 1.0463 1.0006 1.0274
August 1.0388 1.0063 1.0210
September 1.0068 0.9618 0.9831
October 0.9749 0.9555 0.9629
November 0.9806 0.9522 0.9690
December 0.9546 0.9228 0.9364