YEARLY HIGH
1.0813 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.9629 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0225 PKR

2012 VUV to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VUV to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 1.0813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.9629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1184 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9802 to the December average rate of 1.0691, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0813 was up 7.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,407 PKR
2011 Average 4,744 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 4,814 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 592.10 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0780
0.9713
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 1.0019, compared to 1.0430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0530 PKR (High: 1.0258 / Low: 0.9728). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 PKR (High: 1.0529 / Low: 1.0379).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0530
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0219 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.0691) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9657), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1034 (+10.71%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.0691
2011 Avg (December) 0.9657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0012 0.9629 0.9802
February 1.0349 0.9993 1.0191
March 1.0385 1.0052 1.0187
April 1.0180 0.9955 1.0050
May 1.0050 0.9629 0.9831
June 1.0258 0.9728 1.0055
July 1.0456 1.0118 1.0336
August 1.0378 1.0205 1.0291
September 1.0585 1.0145 1.0363
October 1.0529 1.0379 1.0437
November 1.0574 1.0336 1.0461
December 1.0813 1.0540 1.0691