YEARLY HIGH
35.3950 PKR
YEARLY LOW
21.1578 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.1974 PKR

2012 SDG to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 35.3950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 21.1578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2372 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.7441 to the December average rate of 22.0327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 35.3950 was up 3.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 34.3373, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 176,975 PKR
2011 Average 162,178 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 105,789 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,185.88 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

36.6212
19.9046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 34.1528, compared to 22.2419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.9109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.1528
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.2419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 14.1084 PKR (High: 35.3950 / Low: 21.2865). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2012 PKR (High: 33.9785 / Low: 33.7773).

July Spread (Volatile) ±14.1084
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 9.8849 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.8849

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 25.3433) against the same month in 2011 (average: 32.2110), the exchange rate shifted by -6.8677 (-21.32%).

2012 Avg (July) 25.3433
2011 Avg (July) 32.2110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.9170 33.6312 33.7441
February 33.9785 33.7773 33.9112
March 34.3547 33.8206 33.9650
April 34.0248 33.7506 33.9167
May 34.9048 33.8938 34.1518
June 35.3561 35.0106 35.2282
July 35.3950 21.2865 25.3433
August 21.4397 21.1780 21.2976
September 21.5308 21.1578 21.3744
October 21.7363 21.5200 21.6446
November 21.9022 21.6695 21.7588
December 22.2202 21.8335 22.0327