YEARLY HIGH
2.0126 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.5348 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7308 PKR

2022 KES to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KES to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 2.0126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 1.5348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4778 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5569 to the December average rate of 1.8306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.0126 was up 27.55% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.5779, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,063 PKR
2021 Average 7,426 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 7,674 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,389.01 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.9500
1.5079
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 1.6147, compared to 1.8469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.2777 PKR (High: 2.0126 / Low: 1.7348). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 PKR (High: 1.8368 / Low: 1.8239).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2777
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0869 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0869

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 1.8404) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.4794), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3610 (+24.40%).

2022 Avg (July) 1.8404
2021 Avg (July) 1.4794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5753 1.5509 1.5569
February 1.5586 1.5348 1.5448
March 1.5887 1.5600 1.5733
April 1.6229 1.5694 1.5995
May 1.7356 1.6013 1.6687
June 1.8026 1.6908 1.7451
July 2.0126 1.7348 1.8404
August 2.0076 1.7878 1.8466
September 1.9964 1.8139 1.9132
October 1.8909 1.7958 1.8262
November 1.8356 1.8155 1.8242
December 1.8368 1.8239 1.8306