YEARLY HIGH
0.1062 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0974 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1015 PKR

2012 CDF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.1062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.0974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0990 to the December average rate of 0.1051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1062 was up 6.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0996, 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 531 PKR
2011 Average 474 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 487 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.04 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1057
0.0984
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 0.0998, compared to 0.1031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0035 PKR (High: 0.1019 / Low: 0.0984). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 PKR (High: 0.1036 / Low: 0.1027).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1051) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0989), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+6.19%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1051
2011 Avg (December) 0.0989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1000 0.0974 0.0990
February 0.1005 0.0978 0.0991
March 0.1003 0.0981 0.0992
April 0.0998 0.0978 0.0991
May 0.1019 0.0984 0.0998
June 0.1036 0.1011 0.1028
July 0.1033 0.1019 0.1024
August 0.1029 0.1013 0.1020
September 0.1029 0.1011 0.1022
October 0.1036 0.1027 0.1033
November 0.1041 0.1032 0.1036
December 0.1062 0.1035 0.1051