YEARLY HIGH
1.2214 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.0840 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1699 PKR

2012 JPY to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 1.2214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 1.0840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1375 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1733 to the December average rate of 1.1607, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2214 was up 4.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1662, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 610,723 PKR
2011 Average 542,512 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 541,988 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,735.56 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2200
1.0914
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 1.1469, compared to 1.1928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0662 PKR (High: 1.1878 / Low: 1.1216). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0256 PKR (High: 1.2112 / Low: 1.1856).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0662
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0256

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0534 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0534

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 1.2093) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1354), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0739 (+6.51%).

2012 Avg (October) 1.2093
2011 Avg (October) 1.1354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1861 1.1581 1.1733
February 1.1878 1.1216 1.1555
March 1.1234 1.0840 1.1021
April 1.1387 1.0937 1.1156
May 1.1906 1.1304 1.1462
June 1.2006 1.1737 1.1887
July 1.2130 1.1786 1.1955
August 1.2112 1.1856 1.1984
September 1.2203 1.1928 1.2076
October 1.2214 1.1957 1.2093
November 1.2084 1.1631 1.1856
December 1.1788 1.1247 1.1607