2022 PKR to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0115 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0083 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0099 BBD

2022 PKR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.0115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 0.0083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0113 to the December average rate of 0.0089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0115 was down 13.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0132, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,736 BBD

2021 Average 6,151 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 4,154 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,582.02 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0117

0.0084

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BBD 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 0.0108, compared to 0.0090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0108

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0014 BBD (High: 0.0098 / Low: 0.0084). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0089 / Low: 0.0088).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0114) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0125), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-9.25%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0114

2021 Avg (February) 0.0125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0114	0.0112	0.0113
February	0.0115	0.0113	0.0114
March	0.0113	0.0110	0.0111
April	0.0110	0.0106	0.0108
May	0.0108	0.0099	0.0103
June	0.0101	0.0094	0.0098
July	0.0098	0.0084	0.0092
August	0.0094	0.0084	0.0091
September	0.0092	0.0083	0.0087
October	0.0092	0.0088	0.0090
November	0.0091	0.0089	0.0090
December	0.0089	0.0088	0.0089