YEARLY HIGH
386.7015 PKR
YEARLY LOW
367.1257 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
375.9910 PKR

2026 GBP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GBP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 386.7015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 367.1257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.5758 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 378.4025 to the December average rate of 374.9290, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 386.7015 was down 0.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 390.0753, 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 1,933,508 PKR
2025 Average 1,857,235 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,835,629 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,879.09 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

380.1775
371.6227
JanuFebrMarcApriMay

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 375.9910, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 375.9910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 375.9910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 12.2459 PKR (High: 386.7015 / Low: 374.4557). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8447 PKR (High: 378.5206 / Low: 373.6759).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.2459
May Spread (Stable) ±4.8447

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.1290 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 378.4025) against the same month in 2025 (average: 344.1771), the exchange rate shifted by +34.2254 (+9.94%).

2026 Avg (January) 378.4025
2025 Avg (January) 344.1771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 386.7015 374.4557 378.4025
February 385.6775 375.8799 379.4646
March 376.4623 368.3921 372.3356
April 378.5873 367.1257 374.8236
May 378.5206 373.6759 374.9290