YEARLY HIGH
0.0161 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0121 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0145 PKR

2022 LAK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LAK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 0.0161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.0121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0157 to the December average rate of 0.0130, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0161 was down 9.12% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80 PKR
2021 Average 84 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 60 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.88 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0159
0.0127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0152, compared to 0.0138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0025 PKR (High: 0.0161 / Low: 0.0136). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PKR (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0129).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 0.0145) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0168), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-13.73%).

2022 Avg (July) 0.0145
2021 Avg (July) 0.0168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0159 0.0155 0.0157
February 0.0156 0.0152 0.0154
March 0.0158 0.0155 0.0156
April 0.0157 0.0152 0.0155
May 0.0153 0.0145 0.0150
June 0.0148 0.0136 0.0141
July 0.0161 0.0136 0.0145
August 0.0158 0.0140 0.0145
September 0.0152 0.0138 0.0145
October 0.0138 0.0127 0.0131
November 0.0132 0.0121 0.0130
December 0.0131 0.0129 0.0130