2022 PGK to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 PGK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the PGK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 68.3007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 49.3124.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.9883 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.1089 to the December average rate of 63.8730, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 68.3007 was up 34.57% compared to the 2021 peak of 50.7550, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
PGK to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 52.7185, compared to 63.2219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.5034 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 10.1878 PKR (High: 67.9018 / Low: 57.7140). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8731 PKR (High: 50.5674 / Low: 49.6943).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.6992 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 65.4523) against the same month in 2021 (average: 47.8192), the exchange rate shifted by +17.6331 (+36.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50.5674 | 49.6943 | 50.1089 |
| February | 50.5916 | 49.3124 | 49.9002 |
| March | 51.9404 | 50.3639 | 51.1279 |
| April | 53.3974 | 51.5481 | 52.4769 |
| May | 57.5260 | 52.3173 | 55.0280 |
| June | 60.1614 | 55.6325 | 57.6692 |
| July | 67.9018 | 57.7140 | 61.4256 |
| August | 67.8287 | 60.6262 | 62.6505 |
| September | 68.3007 | 61.8681 | 65.4523 |
| October | 64.8059 | 61.6172 | 62.7532 |
| November | 63.7640 | 62.4278 | 63.1766 |
| December | 64.3608 | 63.0101 | 63.8730 |