YEARLY HIGH
1.3472 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.9793 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1487 PKR

2022 DJF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the DJF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 1.3472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.9793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3679 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9927 to the December average rate of 1.2663, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.3472 was up 34.34% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,736 PKR
2021 Average 4,577 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 4,896 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,839.55 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.3257
0.9564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 1.0441, compared to 1.2532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.1942 PKR (High: 1.3436 / Low: 1.1494). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 PKR (High: 1.0028 / Low: 0.9886).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1942
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

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 0.0515 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 1.2949) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9463), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3486 (+36.83%).

2022 Avg (September) 1.2949
2021 Avg (September) 0.9463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0028 0.9886 0.9927
February 0.9973 0.9793 0.9872
March 1.0255 0.9951 1.0108
April 1.0495 1.0137 1.0356
May 1.1380 1.0373 1.0897
June 1.1904 1.1096 1.1487
July 1.3436 1.1494 1.2245
August 1.3418 1.1988 1.2386
September 1.3472 1.2217 1.2949
October 1.2851 1.2199 1.2434
November 1.2613 1.2402 1.2516
December 1.2763 1.2560 1.2663