YEARLY HIGH
0.1578 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1490 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1531 PKR

2012 RWF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.1578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.1490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1503 to the December average rate of 0.1561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1578 was up 5.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1502, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RWF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 789 PKR
2011 Average 724 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 745 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.99 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1567
0.1498
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.1516, compared to 0.1546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1516
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0046 PKR (High: 0.1546 / Low: 0.1500). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 PKR (High: 0.1515 / Low: 0.1504).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1561) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1492), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+4.64%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1561
2011 Avg (December) 0.1492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1512 0.1496 0.1503
February 0.1515 0.1504 0.1510
March 0.1523 0.1498 0.1508
April 0.1510 0.1490 0.1504
May 0.1546 0.1500 0.1514
June 0.1566 0.1545 0.1558
July 0.1567 0.1543 0.1551
August 0.1553 0.1531 0.1542
September 0.1549 0.1522 0.1539
October 0.1547 0.1527 0.1539
November 0.1554 0.1539 0.1545
December 0.1578 0.1549 0.1561