YEARLY HIGH
120.3800 PKR
YEARLY LOW
87.1758 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
102.2351 PKR

2022 BBD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BBD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 120.3800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 87.1758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.2042 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.2727 to the December average rate of 112.6192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 120.3800 was up 34.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 89.5909, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 601,900 PKR
2021 Average 407,372 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 435,879 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166,021.00 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

117.9853
85.0781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 92.9850, compared to 111.4852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.5002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.9850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111.4852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 17.3421 PKR (High: 119.6277 / Low: 102.2856). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2587 PKR (High: 89.1250 / Low: 87.8663).

July Spread (Volatile) ±17.3421
January Spread (Stable) ±1.2587

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.6994 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6994

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 115.2430) against the same month in 2021 (average: 84.2326), the exchange rate shifted by +31.0104 (+36.82%).

2022 Avg (September) 115.2430
2021 Avg (September) 84.2326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 89.1250 87.8663 88.2727
February 88.7250 87.1758 87.8204
March 91.2788 88.8031 90.0115
April 93.9435 90.6389 92.3838
May 101.2772 92.8309 97.0405
June 105.9630 98.7995 102.3813
July 119.6277 102.2856 108.9254
August 119.4793 106.7675 110.3915
September 120.3800 108.9808 115.2430
October 114.1627 108.5557 110.5436
November 112.2649 109.7061 111.1884
December 113.3473 111.8250 112.6192