2022 BBD to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |