YEARLY HIGH
141.0041 PKR
YEARLY LOW
138.5187 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
139.4427 PKR

2026 BBD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BBD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 141.0041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 138.5187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4854 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 139.9445 to the December average rate of 138.9589, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 141.0041 was down 3.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 146.6665, 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 705,020 PKR
2025 Average 704,040 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 692,593 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,427.18 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

140.0431
138.8603
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 139.5234, compared to 138.9589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 139.5234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 138.9589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 2.0202 PKR (High: 140.8440 / Low: 138.8237). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3559 PKR (High: 139.3875 / Low: 139.0316).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.0202
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3559

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2248 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 139.7285) against the same month in 2025 (average: 139.7268), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+0.00%).

2026 Avg (February) 139.7285
2025 Avg (February) 139.7268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 140.8440 138.8237 139.9445
February 141.0041 139.3578 139.7285
March 140.2198 139.0778 139.6011
April 140.1609 139.1999 139.4760
May 139.3875 139.0316 139.2512
June 139.2852 138.9248 139.1389
July 139.2349 138.5187 138.9589