YEARLY HIGH
13.8029 PKR
YEARLY LOW
11.8080 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0947 PKR

2012 SBD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 13.8029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 11.8080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9949 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3092 to the December average rate of 13.7010, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.8029 was up 16.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.8680, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69,015 PKR
2011 Average 56,756 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 59,040 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,974.37 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.8401
12.1701
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 12.7801, compared to 13.4093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6293 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.9697 PKR (High: 12.7777 / Low: 11.8080). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1399 PKR (High: 12.8009 / Low: 12.6610).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9697
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1399

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2739 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 13.7010) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.7232), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9778 (+16.87%).

2012 Avg (December) 13.7010
2011 Avg (December) 11.7232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.7777 11.8080 12.3092
February 12.9852 12.7451 12.8677
March 12.8565 12.6306 12.7304
April 12.8009 12.6610 12.7245
May 12.8030 12.4639 12.6082
June 13.5731 13.0197 13.4403
July 13.5354 12.8236 13.1664
August 13.4233 13.2516 13.3478
September 13.3927 13.2359 13.3191
October 13.5367 13.1844 13.4075
November 13.6507 13.3690 13.5143
December 13.8029 13.5046 13.7010