2012 WST to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

42.8941 PKR

YEARLY LOW

37.1430 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.4029 PKR

2012 WST to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 42.8941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 37.1430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7512 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.9243 to the December average rate of 42.5107, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 42.8941 was up 6.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 40.2699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 214,471 PKR

2011 Average 186,070 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 185,715 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,755.77 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

42.9694

37.4657

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 39.4150, compared to 41.3908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.4150

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.3908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.0929 PKR (High: 40.7603 / Low: 37.6674). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6329 PKR (High: 42.0678 / Low: 41.4348).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.0929

October Spread (Stable) ±0.6329

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.0046 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 42.5107) against the same month in 2011 (average: 37.3314), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1793 (+13.87%).

2012 Avg (December) 42.5107

2011 Avg (December) 37.3314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.3622	37.1430	37.9243
February	40.6496	39.1558	39.8167
March	40.8925	39.5682	40.4364
April	40.3777	39.6667	39.8995
May	40.7603	37.6674	38.8949
June	40.8645	38.8732	39.5180
July	41.6053	39.3861	40.2119
August	41.5664	40.3430	40.8001
September	42.0636	40.0814	41.3224
October	42.0678	41.4348	41.7207
November	42.0619	41.1048	41.7789
December	42.8941	41.6982	42.5107