YEARLY HIGH
7.4859 PKR
YEARLY LOW
6.2924 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8155 PKR

2012 SCR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 7.4859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 6.2924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1934 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5060 to the December average rate of 7.4269, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.4859 was up 3.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.2614, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,429 PKR
2011 Average 34,699 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 31,462 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,967.14 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.5245
6.3533
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 6.4815, compared to 7.1494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6679 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.5421 PKR (High: 7.2758 / Low: 6.7337). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0941 PKR (High: 7.3462 / Low: 7.2521).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5421
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0941

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0290 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 7.4269) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.7113), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7156 (+10.66%).

2012 Avg (December) 7.4269
2011 Avg (December) 6.7113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7670 6.3515 6.5060
February 6.5774 6.3391 6.4770
March 6.6525 6.3527 6.4509
April 6.5957 6.3237 6.4696
May 6.5743 6.3053 6.4618
June 6.6970 6.3779 6.5238
July 6.7319 6.2924 6.4983
August 7.2758 6.7337 7.1152
September 7.3264 7.1692 7.2561
October 7.3462 7.2521 7.2887
November 7.3643 7.2573 7.3115
December 7.4859 7.3522 7.4269