YEARLY HIGH
3.2046 PKR
YEARLY LOW
2.7694 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0076 PKR

2012 RUB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 3.2046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 2.7694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4352 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8805 to the December average rate of 3.1651, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.2046 was up 1.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.1448, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,023 PKR
2011 Average 14,713 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 13,847 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,176.24 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.1951
2.8347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 2.9880, compared to 3.0272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9880
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2941 PKR (High: 3.0987 / Low: 2.8046). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0603 PKR (High: 3.1043 / Low: 3.0439).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2941
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0603

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1159 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3.1651) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.8404), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3247 (+11.43%).

2012 Avg (December) 3.1651
2011 Avg (December) 2.8404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0002 2.7932 2.8805
February 3.1187 2.9876 3.0424
March 3.1335 3.0574 3.0989
April 3.1161 3.0541 3.0787
May 3.0987 2.8046 2.9628
June 2.9175 2.7694 2.8648
July 2.9551 2.8474 2.9092
August 2.9885 2.9076 2.9524
September 3.0983 2.9074 3.0080
October 3.1043 3.0439 3.0704
November 3.1284 3.0218 3.0584
December 3.2046 3.1255 3.1651