YEARLY HIGH
0.0172 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0151 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0163 BAM

2012 PKR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.0172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0168 to the December average rate of 0.0154, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0172 was down 2.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,592 BAM
2011 Average 8,148 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 7,575 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,017.47 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0170
0.0152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BAM 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 0.0165, compared to 0.0161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0008 BAM (High: 0.0172 / Low: 0.0164). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BAM (High: 0.0160 / Low: 0.0157).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0169) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+5.97%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0169
2011 Avg (July) 0.0159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0171 0.0165 0.0168
February 0.0165 0.0160 0.0163
March 0.0165 0.0161 0.0163
April 0.0165 0.0162 0.0164
May 0.0170 0.0163 0.0167
June 0.0169 0.0164 0.0166
July 0.0172 0.0164 0.0169
August 0.0170 0.0165 0.0167
September 0.0165 0.0158 0.0161
October 0.0160 0.0157 0.0158
November 0.0161 0.0156 0.0159
December 0.0157 0.0151 0.0154