YEARLY HIGH
1.7680 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.3240 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5091 PKR

2022 ISK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ISK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 1.7680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 1.3240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4440 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3687 to the December average rate of 1.5828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.7680 was up 28.33% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.3776, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,840 PKR
2021 Average 6,414 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 6,620 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,219.84 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.6525
1.3430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 1.4382, compared to 1.5800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.2616 PKR (High: 1.7628 / Low: 1.5013). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0286 PKR (High: 1.6005 / Low: 1.5719).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2616
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0905 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 1.5930) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.3060), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2871 (+21.98%).

2022 Avg (August) 1.5930
2021 Avg (August) 1.3060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3837 1.3506 1.3687
February 1.4155 1.3854 1.4044
March 1.4349 1.3240 1.3818
April 1.4645 1.3972 1.4292
May 1.5741 1.4104 1.4825
June 1.6090 1.5314 1.5623
July 1.7628 1.5013 1.5972
August 1.7680 1.5293 1.5930
September 1.7103 1.5330 1.6267
October 1.5847 1.4948 1.5362
November 1.5951 1.4905 1.5440
December 1.6005 1.5719 1.5828