YEARLY HIGH
0.0277 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0189 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0233 PKR

2022 GNF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GNF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 0.0277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0194 to the December average rate of 0.0259, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0277 was up 44.80% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0192, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 139 PKR
2021 Average 83 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 95 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.16 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0272
0.0187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0208, compared to 0.0257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0041 PKR (High: 0.0276 / Low: 0.0236). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PKR (High: 0.0261 / Low: 0.0256).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.0265) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0093 (+53.97%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.0265
2021 Avg (September) 0.0172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0196 0.0189 0.0194
February 0.0198 0.0192 0.0195
March 0.0205 0.0198 0.0201
April 0.0211 0.0204 0.0208
May 0.0230 0.0210 0.0220
June 0.0242 0.0223 0.0233
July 0.0276 0.0236 0.0251
August 0.0275 0.0246 0.0254
September 0.0277 0.0250 0.0265
October 0.0263 0.0250 0.0255
November 0.0260 0.0254 0.0256
December 0.0261 0.0256 0.0259