YEARLY HIGH
240.7599 PKR
YEARLY LOW
174.3515 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
204.4702 PKR

2022 BMD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BMD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 240.7599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 174.3515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.4084 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.5453 to the December average rate of 225.2384, 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 240.7599 was up 34.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 179.1818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,203,800 PKR
2021 Average 814,743 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 871,758 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 332,042.00 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

235.9706
170.1562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 185.9701, compared to 222.9704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 37.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 185.9701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 222.9704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 34.6841 PKR (High: 239.2554 / Low: 204.5712). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5174 PKR (High: 178.2500 / Low: 175.7326).

July Spread (Volatile) ±34.6841
January Spread (Stable) ±2.5174

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 9.3989 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.3989

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 230.4861) against the same month in 2021 (average: 168.4653), the exchange rate shifted by +62.0208 (+36.82%).

2022 Avg (September) 230.4861
2021 Avg (September) 168.4653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 178.2500 175.7326 176.5453
February 177.4500 174.3515 175.6408
March 182.5576 177.6061 180.0231
April 187.8871 181.2779 184.7676
May 202.5545 185.6618 194.0809
June 211.9260 197.5990 204.7626
July 239.2554 204.5712 217.8507
August 238.9586 213.5350 220.7831
September 240.7599 217.9615 230.4861
October 228.3254 217.1114 221.0872
November 224.5299 219.4121 222.3768
December 226.6946 223.6500 225.2384