YEARLY HIGH
0.0855 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0790 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0818 BWP

2012 PKR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 0.0855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 0.0790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0825 to the December average rate of 0.0808, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0855 was down 2.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0876, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 42,732 BWP
2011 Average 39,689 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 39,505 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,227.13 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0842
0.0794
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BWP 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 0.0818, compared to 0.0818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0042 BWP (High: 0.0855 / Low: 0.0813). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 BWP (High: 0.0806 / Low: 0.0790).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0838) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0770), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0068 (+8.83%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0838
2011 Avg (May) 0.0770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0838 0.0808 0.0825
February 0.0810 0.0791 0.0798
March 0.0806 0.0790 0.0798
April 0.0832 0.0806 0.0820
May 0.0855 0.0813 0.0838
June 0.0845 0.0811 0.0831
July 0.0835 0.0804 0.0819
August 0.0829 0.0811 0.0818
September 0.0825 0.0803 0.0812
October 0.0835 0.0810 0.0822
November 0.0837 0.0821 0.0829
December 0.0824 0.0795 0.0808