2022 PKR to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 PKR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the PKR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 11.5242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 8.5359.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9882 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3410 to the December average rate of 9.1777, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 11.5242 was down 11.24% compared to the 2021 peak of 12.9841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
PKR to BIF 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 10.9215, compared to 9.2443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6772 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 1.5228 BIF (High: 10.0587 / Low: 8.5359). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1300 BIF (High: 9.2317 / Low: 9.1017).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.5480 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 11.4297) against the same month in 2021 (average: 12.2389), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8092 (-6.61%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.4236 | 11.1976 | 11.3410 |
| February | 11.5242 | 11.3040 | 11.4297 |
| March | 11.4218 | 11.0823 | 11.2461 |
| April | 11.2313 | 10.7456 | 11.0047 |
| May | 10.9937 | 10.0399 | 10.4913 |
| June | 10.3982 | 9.6476 | 10.0163 |
| July | 10.0587 | 8.5359 | 9.4683 |
| August | 9.6279 | 8.5901 | 9.3189 |
| September | 9.4375 | 8.5384 | 8.9259 |
| October | 9.4843 | 8.9785 | 9.3120 |
| November | 9.3420 | 9.1980 | 9.2630 |
| December | 9.2317 | 9.1017 | 9.1777 |