2012 SAR to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SAR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SAR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 26.0981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 23.9871.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1109 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.0773 to the December average rate of 25.9252, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 26.0981 was up 8.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 24.0076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
SAR to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 24.3657, compared to 25.4179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0522 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.7138 PKR (High: 24.9209 / Low: 24.2071). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1373 PKR (High: 24.2517 / Low: 24.1144).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0511 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 25.9252) against the same month in 2011 (average: 23.8639), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0614 (+8.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.2078 | 23.9871 | 24.0773 |
| February | 24.2517 | 24.1144 | 24.1935 |
| March | 24.5091 | 24.1769 | 24.2442 |
| April | 24.2663 | 24.0966 | 24.1931 |
| May | 24.9209 | 24.2071 | 24.3597 |
| June | 25.2350 | 24.9883 | 25.1262 |
| July | 25.3353 | 25.0712 | 25.1830 |
| August | 25.2906 | 24.9705 | 25.1520 |
| September | 25.3365 | 24.9421 | 25.1743 |
| October | 25.5744 | 25.3319 | 25.4721 |
| November | 25.7688 | 25.5088 | 25.6006 |
| December | 26.0981 | 25.7462 | 25.9252 |