YEARLY HIGH
22.8052 PKR
YEARLY LOW
20.9336 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.7412 PKR

2012 VEF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 22.8052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 20.9336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8716 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.0256 to the December average rate of 22.6479, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 22.8052 was up 8.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 20.9730, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 114,026 PKR
2011 Average 100,518 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 104,668 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,358.07 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

22.8101
20.8633
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 21.2778, compared to 22.2045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.2778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.2045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.6432 PKR (High: 21.7675 / Low: 21.1243). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1328 PKR (High: 21.1838 / Low: 21.0510).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6432
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1328

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0448 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 22.6479) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.8366), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8113 (+8.69%).

2012 Avg (December) 22.6479
2011 Avg (December) 20.8366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.1476 20.9336 21.0256
February 21.1838 21.0510 21.1272
March 21.4083 21.1182 21.1719
April 21.1960 21.0504 21.1271
May 21.7675 21.1243 21.2728
June 22.0421 21.8115 21.9423
July 22.1345 21.8821 21.9969
August 22.0989 21.8038 21.9729
September 22.1210 21.7836 21.9927
October 22.3462 22.1341 22.2527
November 22.5169 22.2880 22.3641
December 22.8052 22.4877 22.6479