YEARLY HIGH
0.2675 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1937 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2272 PKR

2022 KPW to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KPW to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 0.2675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.1937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0738 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1962 to the December average rate of 0.2503, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2675 was up 34.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1991, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,338 PKR
2021 Average 905 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 969 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 368.94 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2622
0.1891
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.2066, compared to 0.2477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0385 PKR (High: 0.2658 / Low: 0.2273). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 PKR (High: 0.1981 / Low: 0.1953).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0385
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.2561) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1872), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0689 (+36.82%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.2561
2021 Avg (September) 0.1872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1981 0.1953 0.1962
February 0.1972 0.1937 0.1952
March 0.2028 0.1973 0.2000
April 0.2088 0.2014 0.2053
May 0.2251 0.2063 0.2156
June 0.2355 0.2196 0.2275
July 0.2658 0.2273 0.2421
August 0.2655 0.2373 0.2453
September 0.2675 0.2422 0.2561
October 0.2537 0.2412 0.2457
November 0.2495 0.2438 0.2471
December 0.2519 0.2485 0.2503