YEARLY HIGH
12.6566 PKR
YEARLY LOW
11.7008 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.2275 PKR

2012 BWP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 12.6566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 11.7008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9558 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1155 to the December average rate of 12.3852, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.6566 was down 5.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.3821, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,283 PKR
2011 Average 63,107 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 58,504 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,779.12 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.5916
11.8793
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 12.2263, compared to 12.2286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2263
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.6068 PKR (High: 12.3076 / Low: 11.7008). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2396 PKR (High: 12.1834 / Low: 11.9438).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6068
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2396

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.3279 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 12.5287) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.8804), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3517 (-2.73%).

2012 Avg (March) 12.5287
2011 Avg (March) 12.8804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3824 11.9297 12.1155
February 12.6439 12.3495 12.5323
March 12.6566 12.3999 12.5287
April 12.4114 12.0221 12.2008
May 12.3076 11.7008 11.9386
June 12.3248 11.8405 12.0421
July 12.4310 11.9821 12.2117
August 12.3337 12.0567 12.2209
September 12.4571 12.1210 12.3191
October 12.3417 11.9741 12.1660
November 12.1834 11.9438 12.0685
December 12.5836 12.1360 12.3852