YEARLY HIGH
31.8387 PKR
YEARLY LOW
25.6505 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.7219 PKR

2012 PLN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 31.8387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 25.6505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1882 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.6565 to the December average rate of 31.1520, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 31.8387 was down 0.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 32.0395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 636,774 PKR
2011 Average 585,038 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 513,010 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123,763.56 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

31.6016
26.2070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to PKR 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 27.9562, compared to 29.4876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5314 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.9562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.4876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.5440 PKR (High: 28.9206 / Low: 26.3766). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7112 PKR (High: 30.5224 / Low: 29.8113).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.5440
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2916 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2916

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 31.1520) against the same month in 2011 (average: 26.3410), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8110 (+18.26%).

2012 Avg (December) 31.1520
2011 Avg (December) 26.3410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.1917 25.6505 26.6565
February 29.5287 27.9535 28.6824
March 29.3264 28.5018 29.0520
April 29.1680 28.2343 28.5841
May 28.9206 26.3766 27.2924
June 28.1755 26.2144 27.4696
July 28.3136 27.0597 27.7533
August 28.9889 28.1397 28.5955
September 30.5536 28.2313 29.4372
October 30.5224 29.8113 30.1871
November 30.6074 29.1692 29.8001
December 31.8387 30.3114 31.1520