YEARLY HIGH
18.2412 PKR
YEARLY LOW
17.8917 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.0370 PKR

2026 MVR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MVR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 18.2412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 17.8917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3494 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1094 to the December average rate of 17.9102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 18.2412 was down 4.23% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.0476, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91,206 PKR
2025 Average 91,450 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 89,459 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,747.01 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

18.1293
17.8903
JanuMarcMayJuly

MVR 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 18.0679, compared to 17.9444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0679
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2615 PKR (High: 18.2322 / Low: 17.9707). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PKR (High: 17.9102 / Low: 17.9102).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2615
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0684 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 18.0975) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.1440), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0465 (-0.26%).

2026 Avg (February) 18.0975
2025 Avg (February) 18.1440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.2322 17.9707 18.1094
February 18.2412 18.0282 18.0975
March 18.1514 17.9920 18.0649
April 18.1438 18.0078 18.0487
May 18.0877 18.0379 18.0707
June 18.0840 17.9818 18.0160
July 18.0235 17.8917 17.9785
August 17.9102 17.9102 17.9102