YEARLY HIGH
11.2073 PKR
YEARLY LOW
10.2827 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6714 PKR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,037 PKR
2011 Average 49,360 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 51,413 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,623.44 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.1966
10.2401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3060
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0595

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (December) 11.1169
2011 Avg (December) 10.2291

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