YEARLY HIGH
1.0837 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.9557 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0054 PKR

2012 XPF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.0837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.9557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1280 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9755 to the December average rate of 1.0680, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0837 was up 2.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0588, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,418 PKR
2011 Average 5,037 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 4,779 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 639.82 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0775
0.9640
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.9927, compared to 1.0182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0465 PKR (High: 1.0397 / Low: 0.9932). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0209 PKR (High: 1.0466 / Low: 1.0257).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0465
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0209

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.0680) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9877), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0804 (+8.14%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.0680
2011 Avg (December) 0.9877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9948 0.9582 0.9755
February 1.0226 0.9913 1.0052
March 1.0186 0.9936 1.0056
April 1.0130 0.9919 1.0003
May 1.0104 0.9641 0.9808
June 1.0080 0.9681 0.9888
July 0.9994 0.9557 0.9735
August 0.9938 0.9627 0.9795
September 1.0397 0.9932 1.0174
October 1.0466 1.0257 1.0385
November 1.0501 1.0198 1.0321
December 1.0837 1.0476 1.0680