YEARLY HIGH
0.0996 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0921 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0947 PKR

2011 CDF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the CDF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.0996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.0921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0075 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0946 to the December average rate of 0.0989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0996 was up 1.39% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0982, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 498 PKR
2010 Average 476 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 460 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.64 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0995
0.0924
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0937, compared to 0.0958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 0.0039 PKR (High: 0.0980 / Low: 0.0942). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 PKR (High: 0.0962 / Low: 0.0950).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.0989) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0954), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+3.72%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.0989
2010 Avg (December) 0.0954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0966 0.0936 0.0946
February 0.0940 0.0923 0.0933
March 0.0942 0.0928 0.0935
April 0.0940 0.0921 0.0930
May 0.0946 0.0922 0.0934
June 0.0950 0.0935 0.0946
July 0.0951 0.0939 0.0944
August 0.0959 0.0946 0.0951
September 0.0962 0.0950 0.0956
October 0.0965 0.0938 0.0950
November 0.0980 0.0942 0.0956
December 0.0996 0.0978 0.0989