YEARLY HIGH
34.7921 PKR
YEARLY LOW
25.3320 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.6610 PKR

2022 BOB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 34.7921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 25.3320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4601 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.6258 to the December average rate of 32.5822, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 34.7921 was up 34.46% compared to the 2021 peak of 25.8756, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 173,961 PKR
2021 Average 118,023 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 126,660 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,300.73 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

34.1573
24.7374
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 27.0181, compared to 32.3038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2857 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.0181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.3038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 5.0719 PKR (High: 34.7921 / Low: 29.7202). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3243 PKR (High: 25.8461 / Low: 25.5219).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.0719
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3243

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 1.3830 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 31.6874) against the same month in 2021 (average: 23.1800), the exchange rate shifted by +8.5074 (+36.70%).

2022 Avg (July) 31.6874
2021 Avg (July) 23.1800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.8461 25.5219 25.6258
February 25.7964 25.3320 25.5224
March 26.5715 25.8118 26.1712
April 27.2781 26.2538 26.8283
May 29.4369 26.9722 28.2270
June 30.8261 28.6898 29.7339
July 34.7921 29.7202 31.6874
August 34.7446 30.9011 31.9835
September 34.7300 31.5305 33.3723
October 33.0282 31.1583 31.9893
November 32.4821 31.9359 32.2082
December 32.7940 32.3522 32.5822