YEARLY HIGH
259.9213 PKR
YEARLY LOW
238.9079 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
247.7882 PKR

2012 BHD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BHD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 259.9213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 238.9079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.0134 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 239.8199 to the December average rate of 257.9299, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 259.9213 was up 8.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 239.1200, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,299,606 PKR
2011 Average 1,147,007 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,194,539 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105,067.10 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

259.7409
238.0089
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 242.6965, compared to 252.8799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.1834 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 242.6965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 252.8799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 7.1409 PKR (High: 248.2426 / Low: 241.1017). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4123 PKR (High: 241.5953 / Low: 240.1830).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.1409
February Spread (Stable) ±1.4123

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 0.5164 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 257.9299) against the same month in 2011 (average: 237.6837), the exchange rate shifted by +20.2461 (+8.52%).

2012 Avg (December) 257.9299
2011 Avg (December) 237.6837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 241.1140 238.9079 239.8199
February 241.5953 240.1830 240.9873
March 244.1207 240.8190 241.4917
April 241.6947 240.0278 240.9753
May 248.2426 241.1017 242.6401
June 251.3209 248.9304 250.2645
July 252.0172 249.6711 250.5956
August 251.5636 248.3550 250.2532
September 251.6443 248.0387 250.4266
October 254.4038 251.9757 253.3999
November 256.3088 253.7542 254.6741
December 259.9213 256.0431 257.9299