YEARLY HIGH
0.0269 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0233 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0248 WST

2012 PKR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0264 to the December average rate of 0.0235, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0269 was down 4.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0283, 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 13,461 WST
2011 Average 13,445 WST
Yearly Trough Low 11,657 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,804.89 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0267
0.0232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to WST 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 0.0254, compared to 0.0242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0254
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0020 WST (High: 0.0265 / Low: 0.0245). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0241 / Low: 0.0238).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0264) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0274), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-3.84%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0264
2011 Avg (January) 0.0274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0269 0.0254 0.0264
February 0.0255 0.0246 0.0251
March 0.0253 0.0245 0.0247
April 0.0252 0.0248 0.0251
May 0.0265 0.0245 0.0257
June 0.0257 0.0245 0.0253
July 0.0254 0.0240 0.0249
August 0.0248 0.0241 0.0245
September 0.0249 0.0238 0.0242
October 0.0241 0.0238 0.0240
November 0.0243 0.0238 0.0239
December 0.0240 0.0233 0.0235