YEARLY HIGH
1.8944 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.4483 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6236 PKR

2022 NPR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NPR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 1.8944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 1.4483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4461 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4828 to the December average rate of 1.7073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.8944 was up 26.36% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.4992, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,472 PKR
2021 Average 6,892 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 7,242 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,230.38 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.8314
1.4317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 1.5249, compared to 1.7223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.2635 PKR (High: 1.8835 / Low: 1.6200). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0263 PKR (High: 1.4980 / Low: 1.4716).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2635
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0263

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 0.1192 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 1.7342) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.3890), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3452 (+24.85%).

2022 Avg (August) 1.7342
2021 Avg (August) 1.3890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4980 1.4716 1.4828
February 1.4790 1.4497 1.4650
March 1.5070 1.4483 1.4766
April 1.5352 1.4842 1.5152
May 1.6322 1.5144 1.5703
June 1.6969 1.5906 1.6393
July 1.8835 1.6200 1.7130
August 1.8944 1.6786 1.7342
September 1.8770 1.7138 1.7981
October 1.7514 1.6479 1.6789
November 1.7242 1.6692 1.7026
December 1.7259 1.6974 1.7073