YEARLY HIGH
19.1106 PKR
YEARLY LOW
14.9754 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.4992 PKR

2022 BWP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BWP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 19.1106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 14.9754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1352 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2089 to the December average rate of 17.4788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 19.1106 was up 22.33% compared to the 2021 peak of 15.6218, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95,553 PKR
2021 Average 73,455 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 74,877 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,676.01 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

17.8723
14.9668
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 15.7715, compared to 17.2270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4555 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.7715
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.2270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 2.8581 PKR (High: 19.1000 / Low: 16.2419). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3440 PKR (High: 15.3642 / Low: 15.0203).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.8581
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3440

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.1017 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 17.4574) against the same month in 2021 (average: 14.7894), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6680 (+18.04%).

2022 Avg (August) 17.4574
2021 Avg (August) 14.7894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.3794 14.9754 15.2089
February 15.3642 15.0203 15.2232
March 15.9832 15.1139 15.5411
April 16.1516 15.3044 15.7982
May 16.8378 15.2637 16.0011
June 17.3456 16.4558 16.8563
July 19.1000 16.2419 17.2498
August 19.1106 16.8397 17.4574
September 18.3872 16.8872 17.6302
October 17.1267 16.2248 16.5285
November 17.4863 16.3784 17.0173
December 17.7071 17.2047 17.4788