YEARLY HIGH
36.2247 PKR
YEARLY LOW
33.3207 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.5530 PKR

2012 XCD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 36.2247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 33.3207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9040 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.4376 to the December average rate of 35.9852, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 36.2247 was up 8.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 33.3396, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 181,123 PKR
2011 Average 160,328 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 166,603 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,519.89 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

36.2399
33.1829
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 33.8452, compared to 35.2607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.8452
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.2607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.0679 PKR (High: 35.1678 / Low: 34.0999). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1975 PKR (High: 33.6925 / Low: 33.4950).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.0679
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1975

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0757 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 35.9852) against the same month in 2011 (average: 33.1463), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8389 (+8.56%).

2012 Avg (December) 35.9852
2011 Avg (December) 33.1463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.6189 33.3207 33.4376
February 33.6925 33.4950 33.6056
March 34.0468 33.5868 33.6757
April 33.7078 33.4741 33.6054
May 34.6129 33.6209 33.8335
June 35.0539 34.7357 34.9134
July 35.1678 34.0999 34.8377
August 35.1069 34.6563 34.9092
September 35.1639 34.6269 34.9443
October 35.4983 35.1625 35.3547
November 35.7654 35.4049 35.5333
December 36.2247 35.7350 35.9852