2022 BDT to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5462 PKR

YEARLY LOW

2.0279 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1892 PKR

2022 BDT to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BDT to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 2.5462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 2.0279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5183 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0554 to the December average rate of 2.1702, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.5462 was up 22.41% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.0800, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,731 PKR

2021 Average 9,575 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 10,140 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,591.55 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.3844

2.0121

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 2.1277, compared to 2.2508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1277

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.3361 PKR (High: 2.5252 / Low: 2.1891). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0320 PKR (High: 2.0790 / Low: 2.0471).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3361

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0320

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.1926 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1926

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 2.3534) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.9753), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3781 (+19.14%).

2022 Avg (September) 2.3534

2021 Avg (September) 1.9753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0790	2.0471	2.0554
February	2.0630	2.0279	2.0431
March	2.1173	2.0656	2.0897
April	2.1749	2.0934	2.1383
May	2.3021	2.1405	2.2234
June	2.2800	2.1544	2.2162
July	2.5252	2.1891	2.3181
August	2.5217	2.2471	2.3243
September	2.5462	2.2506	2.3534
October	2.2528	2.0757	2.1608
November	2.2083	2.1227	2.1779
December	2.2070	2.1164	2.1702