2012 SVC to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SVC to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SVC to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 11.2073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 10.2827.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9247 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3198 to the December average rate of 11.1169, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.2073 was up 8.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.2888, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SVC based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
SVC 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 10.4451, compared to 10.8976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4525 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3060 PKR (High: 10.6824 / Low: 10.3764). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0595 PKR (High: 10.3967 / Low: 10.3373).
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 0.0211 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 11.1169) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.2291), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8878 (+8.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.3768 | 10.2827 | 10.3198 |
| February | 10.3967 | 10.3373 | 10.3713 |
| March | 10.5060 | 10.3650 | 10.3923 |
| April | 10.4025 | 10.3299 | 10.3712 |
| May | 10.6824 | 10.3764 | 10.4417 |
| June | 10.8171 | 10.7164 | 10.7744 |
| July | 10.8526 | 10.7325 | 10.7920 |
| August | 10.8387 | 10.7063 | 10.7831 |
| September | 10.8563 | 10.7168 | 10.7978 |
| October | 10.9650 | 10.8552 | 10.9201 |
| November | 11.0501 | 10.9294 | 10.9759 |
| December | 11.2073 | 11.0079 | 11.1169 |