2012 ZAR to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.1355 PKR

YEARLY LOW

10.7059 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.3841 PKR

2012 ZAR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 12.1355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 10.7059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4296 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2760 to the December average rate of 11.2716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.1355 was down 6.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.0124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 606,774 PKR

2011 Average 597,726 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 535,295 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,478.93 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.0657

10.7995

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 11.5206, compared to 11.2475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2731 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5206

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.8857 PKR (High: 11.7758 / Low: 10.8901). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3411 PKR (High: 11.5348 / Low: 11.1937).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8857

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3411

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3854 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3854

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 11.8531) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.8892), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0361 (-0.30%).

2012 Avg (February) 11.8531

2011 Avg (February) 11.8892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.6310	11.0513	11.2760
February	12.1355	11.5997	11.8531
March	12.1153	11.7691	11.9601
April	11.9002	11.3409	11.5917
May	11.7758	10.8901	11.2174
June	11.5279	10.8826	11.2252
July	11.6750	11.0967	11.4576
August	11.6171	11.1249	11.4192
September	11.5348	11.1937	11.4086
October	11.3750	10.7528	11.0232
November	11.0986	10.7059	10.9050
December	11.5349	10.8379	11.2716