YEARLY HIGH
58.7380 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
49.9033 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.2155 ZMK

2012 PKR to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 58.7380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 49.9033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8347 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.0492 to the December average rate of 53.5710, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 58.7380 was up 0.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 58.5212, 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 29,368,982 ZMK
2011 Average 28,221,674 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 24,951,654 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,417,328.09 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

58.9004
51.0646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to ZMK 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 57.2774, compared to 53.1536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.1238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.2774
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.1536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 4.7719 ZMK (High: 54.6752 / Low: 49.9033). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8356 ZMK (High: 58.7380 / Low: 57.9023).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.7719
March Spread (Stable) ±0.8356

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.1485 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1485

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 58.2474) against the same month in 2011 (average: 55.8141), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4333 (+4.36%).

2012 Avg (March) 58.2474
2011 Avg (March) 55.8141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.7134 56.5216 57.0492
February 58.3733 56.8905 57.5974
March 58.7380 57.9023 58.2474
April 58.5836 56.6137 57.8064
May 57.9738 56.2993 57.0980
June 57.0555 54.8188 55.8661
July 54.6752 49.9033 51.7176
August 53.2726 51.3632 52.0471
September 54.0293 52.7298 53.3234
October 55.1906 52.8321 54.1225
November 54.8090 53.4449 54.1402
December 54.5463 51.0450 53.5710