YEARLY HIGH
21.5452 COP
YEARLY LOW
18.1642 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.2622 COP

2012 PKR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 21.5452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 18.1642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3810 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.4695 to the December average rate of 18.4370, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 21.5452 was down 5.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 22.8053, 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 10,772,593 COP
2011 Average 10,698,032 COP
Yearly Trough Low 9,082,093 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,690,499.77 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

20.6727
18.2338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to COP 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 19.6190, compared to 18.9054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.6190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.9054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.5786 COP (High: 21.5452 / Low: 19.9666). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2861 COP (High: 19.0904 / Low: 18.8043).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5786
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2861

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8239 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 20.4695) against the same month in 2011 (average: 21.8274), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3580 (-6.22%).

2012 Avg (January) 20.4695
2011 Avg (January) 21.8274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.5452 19.9666 20.4695
February 19.9016 19.4924 19.6456
March 19.5678 19.1754 19.4120
April 19.7570 19.3488 19.5302
May 20.0937 19.3385 19.6447
June 19.5989 18.7738 19.0122
July 19.0483 18.7584 18.8927
August 19.4188 18.8126 19.1399
September 19.3966 18.9336 19.1041
October 19.0904 18.8043 18.8959
November 19.1128 18.8068 18.9628
December 18.8174 18.1642 18.4370