YEARLY HIGH
15.0952 PKR
YEARLY LOW
11.0337 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4854 PKR

2022 LSL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 15.0952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 11.0337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0615 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4046 to the December average rate of 13.0450, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 15.0952 was up 25.85% compared to the 2021 peak of 11.9943, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75,476 PKR
2021 Average 55,133 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 55,169 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,307.26 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

13.4037
11.2229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 12.0743, compared to 12.8965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 2.9753 PKR (High: 15.0952 / Low: 12.1199). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4680 PKR (High: 11.7281 / Low: 11.2602).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.9753
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4680

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9409 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 13.0397) against the same month in 2021 (average: 11.0326), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0071 (+18.19%).

2022 Avg (July) 13.0397
2021 Avg (July) 11.0326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6685 11.0337 11.4046
February 11.7281 11.2602 11.5355
March 12.5730 11.5355 12.0015
April 12.7467 11.6212 12.3362
May 12.9013 11.5127 12.1967
June 13.2613 12.5530 12.9710
July 15.0952 12.1199 13.0397
August 14.4681 12.6723 13.2219
September 13.7726 12.6162 13.1530
October 12.6969 11.9500 12.2120
November 13.2377 12.0446 12.7071
December 13.3186 12.7732 13.0450