2026 CUP to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

282.0082 PKR

YEARLY LOW

10.7420 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

140.2941 PKR

2026 CUP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 282.0082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 10.7420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 271.2662 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 279.8890 to the December average rate of 10.7531, the exchange rate registered a net change of -96.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 282.0082 was down 3.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 293.3330, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,410,041 PKR

2025 Average 1,408,079 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 53,710 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,356,330.91 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

306.8026

-16.1605

JanuMarcMayJuly

CUP 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 183.4681, compared to 10.7722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 172.6959 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 183.4681

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 269.4999 PKR (High: 280.3218 / Low: 10.8220). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PKR (High: 10.7531 / Low: 10.7531).

April Spread (Volatile) ±269.4999

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 229.8222 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -229.8222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 279.4571) against the same month in 2025 (average: 279.4535), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+0.00%).

2026 Avg (February) 279.4571

2025 Avg (February) 279.4535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	281.6880	277.6475	279.8890
February	282.0082	278.7156	279.4571
March	280.4395	278.1556	279.2022
April	280.3218	10.8220	240.6378
May	10.8262	10.7986	10.8156
June	10.8183	10.7903	10.8069
July	10.8144	10.7420	10.7913
August	10.7531	10.7531	10.7531