YEARLY HIGH
4.4925 PKR
YEARLY LOW
3.0279 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7277 PKR

2022 DOP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the DOP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 4.4925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 3.0279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4647 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0656 to the December average rate of 4.0698, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.4925 was up 43.15% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.1384, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,463 PKR
2021 Average 14,282 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 15,139 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,323.31 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.4503
2.9397
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 3.3395, compared to 4.1159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7764 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.6646 PKR (High: 4.3985 / Low: 3.7340). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0618 PKR (High: 3.1068 / Low: 3.0449).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6646
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0618

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 0.2099 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 4.3244) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.9739), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3505 (+45.41%).

2022 Avg (September) 4.3244
2021 Avg (September) 2.9739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1068 3.0449 3.0656
February 3.2288 3.0279 3.0910
March 3.3224 3.2284 3.2781
April 3.3985 3.2941 3.3543
May 3.6686 3.3667 3.5190
June 3.8714 3.5797 3.7288
July 4.3985 3.7340 3.9938
August 4.3871 3.9480 4.0972
September 4.4925 4.1122 4.3244
October 4.2682 4.0454 4.1144
November 4.1729 4.0717 4.0958
December 4.1068 4.0276 4.0698