YEARLY HIGH
2.9611 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.7624 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4410 PKR

2022 KGS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KGS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 2.9611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 1.7624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1987 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0821 to the December average rate of 2.6452, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.9611 was up 40.13% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.1131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,805 PKR
2021 Average 9,632 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 8,812 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,993.33 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.9414
1.7332
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 2.1765, compared to 2.7055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.4411 PKR (High: 2.9387 / Low: 2.4975). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0292 PKR (High: 2.6576 / Low: 2.6284).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4411
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0292

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2215 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 2.8407) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.9873), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8533 (+42.94%).

2022 Avg (September) 2.8407
2021 Avg (September) 1.9873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1020 2.0723 2.0821
February 2.0814 1.8726 2.0553
March 1.9587 1.7624 1.8338
April 2.2529 1.9558 2.1288
May 2.5478 2.2559 2.3853
June 2.6658 2.4257 2.5733
July 2.9387 2.4975 2.7014
August 2.8763 2.5980 2.6968
September 2.9611 2.6995 2.8407
October 2.8462 2.6374 2.7013
November 2.6706 2.6137 2.6475
December 2.6576 2.6284 2.6452