YEARLY HIGH
80.4030 PKR
YEARLY LOW
69.3540 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.7642 PKR

2012 BND to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BND to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 80.4030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 69.3540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0490 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.5736 to the December average rate of 79.6755, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 80.4030 was up 10.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 72.5337, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 402,015 PKR
2011 Average 343,756 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 346,770 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,244.77 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

80.5856
69.6634
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 72.2964, compared to 77.2319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.2964
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.2319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 2.7357 PKR (High: 72.0897 / Low: 69.3540). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9818 PKR (High: 79.1633 / Low: 78.1815).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.7357
November Spread (Stable) ±0.9818

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1956 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1956

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 79.6755) against the same month in 2011 (average: 69.0975), the exchange rate shifted by +10.5779 (+15.31%).

2012 Avg (December) 79.6755
2011 Avg (December) 69.0975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.0897 69.3540 70.5736
February 72.8421 71.7728 72.3445
March 72.8028 71.5554 72.2579
April 73.5761 71.7667 72.5410
May 73.6299 71.2963 72.3454
June 74.6885 72.5439 73.7161
July 76.1213 73.8794 74.8879
August 76.2616 75.1537 75.5832
September 77.5680 75.4098 76.7110
October 78.5503 77.2587 78.0655
November 79.1633 78.1815 78.4686
December 80.4030 79.0207 79.6755