YEARLY HIGH
1.8246 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.2790 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5849 PKR

2022 ARS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ARS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 1.8246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.2790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5457 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6994 to the December average rate of 1.3075, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.8246 was down 4.44% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.9094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,123 PKR
2021 Average 8,577 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 6,395 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,728.42 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.7386
1.2684
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 1.6572, compared to 1.5127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1445 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.2389 PKR (High: 1.8117 / Low: 1.5728). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 PKR (High: 1.6564 / Low: 1.6358).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2389
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1575 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1575

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 1.6969) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.6634), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0335 (+2.02%).

2022 Avg (July) 1.6969
2021 Avg (July) 1.6634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7358 1.6804 1.6994
February 1.6789 1.6308 1.6511
March 1.6564 1.6358 1.6455
April 1.6636 1.5953 1.6307
May 1.7000 1.5965 1.6474
June 1.7137 1.6296 1.6688
July 1.8246 1.6242 1.6969
August 1.8117 1.5728 1.6323
September 1.6557 1.5485 1.6120
October 1.5495 1.4052 1.4545
November 1.4045 1.3414 1.3726
December 1.3360 1.2790 1.3075