YEARLY HIGH
221.5222 STD
YEARLY LOW
194.6621 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
204.2896 STD

2011 PKR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PKR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 221.5222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 194.6621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.8602 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 214.4557 to the December average rate of 206.9879, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 221.5222 was down 7.91% compared to the 2010 peak of 240.5614, 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 110,761,114 STD
2010 Average 107,368,304 STD
Yearly Trough Low 97,331,027 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,430,086.50 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

216.0735
196.6601
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to STD 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 205.4101, compared to 203.1691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 205.4101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 203.1691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 13.5528 STD (High: 208.2149 / Low: 194.6621). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4518 STD (High: 208.7820 / Low: 203.3302).

April Spread (Volatile) ±13.5528
November Spread (Stable) ±5.4518

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.2942 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2942

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 214.4557) against the same month in 2010 (average: 193.6967), the exchange rate shifted by +20.7590 (+10.72%).

2011 Avg (January) 214.4557
2010 Avg (January) 193.6967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 221.5222 208.3091 214.4557
February 214.3410 206.8874 210.9119
March 209.3366 202.1853 205.6176
April 208.2149 194.6621 201.5254
May 203.6267 194.6621 200.9494
June 200.9575 194.9432 199.0004
July 201.5843 195.7006 199.1855
August 201.9021 195.1188 198.2779
September 207.1277 194.8827 200.7940
October 213.4520 201.1992 206.6858
November 208.7820 203.3302 207.0832
December 210.7685 202.7411 206.9879