YEARLY HIGH
12.1138 PKR
YEARLY LOW
10.7491 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3832 PKR

2012 SZL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 12.1138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 10.7491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3647 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2729 to the December average rate of 11.2715, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.1138 was down 6.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.9844, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,569 PKR
2011 Average 59,899 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 53,745 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,823.62 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.0635
10.8117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 11.5213, compared to 11.2452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.8816 PKR (High: 11.7700 / Low: 10.8884). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3246 PKR (High: 11.0736 / Low: 10.7491).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8816
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3936 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3936

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 11.9591) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.3252), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3661 (-2.97%).

2012 Avg (March) 11.9591
2011 Avg (March) 12.3252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6132 11.0450 11.2729
February 12.0600 11.6426 11.8489
March 12.1138 11.7591 11.9591
April 11.8807 11.3460 11.6038
May 11.7700 10.8884 11.2102
June 11.5553 10.8581 11.2328
July 11.6835 11.0719 11.4452
August 11.6029 11.1021 11.4059
September 11.5540 11.1802 11.3923
October 11.4053 10.8176 11.0401
November 11.0736 10.7491 10.9160
December 11.4977 10.9154 11.2715