YEARLY HIGH
292.8895 PKR
YEARLY LOW
229.1136 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
251.6199 PKR

2022 GBP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GBP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 292.8895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 229.1136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.7760 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 239.3083 to the December average rate of 274.1785, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 292.8895 was up 21.43% compared to the 2021 peak of 241.1991, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,464,448 PKR
2021 Average 1,120,080 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,145,568 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 318,879.94 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

277.8965
233.2804
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 241.1576, compared to 262.0821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.9245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 241.1576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 262.0821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 45.0183 PKR (High: 291.2442 / Low: 246.2259). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8124 PKR (High: 239.7789 / Low: 234.9665).

July Spread (Volatile) ±45.0183
February Spread (Stable) ±4.8124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 11.2722 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.2722

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 264.1699) against the same month in 2021 (average: 227.2568), the exchange rate shifted by +36.9131 (+16.24%).

2022 Avg (August) 264.1699
2021 Avg (August) 227.2568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 241.9132 236.6207 239.3083
February 239.7789 234.9665 237.6916
March 240.5529 232.9981 236.9984
April 244.7157 231.4688 239.0947
May 255.5722 229.1136 241.6877
June 259.9069 246.7727 252.1649
July 291.2442 246.2259 261.7226
August 292.8895 253.0358 264.1699
September 272.6165 251.0189 261.0353
October 258.6200 238.0422 249.7631
November 271.9616 247.4602 261.6234
December 279.2715 271.7951 274.1785