YEARLY HIGH
0.0395 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0287 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0341 BOB

2022 PKR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.0395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 0.0287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0390 to the December average rate of 0.0307, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0395 was down 13.04% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0454, 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 19,738 BOB
2021 Average 21,233 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 14,371 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,366.83 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0401
0.0291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BOB 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 0.0371, compared to 0.0310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0049 BOB (High: 0.0336 / Low: 0.0287). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.0309 / Low: 0.0305).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0392) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0433), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0042 (-9.60%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0392
2021 Avg (February) 0.0433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0392 0.0387 0.0390
February 0.0395 0.0388 0.0392
March 0.0387 0.0376 0.0382
April 0.0381 0.0367 0.0373
May 0.0371 0.0340 0.0355
June 0.0349 0.0324 0.0336
July 0.0336 0.0287 0.0317
August 0.0324 0.0288 0.0313
September 0.0317 0.0288 0.0300
October 0.0321 0.0303 0.0313
November 0.0313 0.0308 0.0310
December 0.0309 0.0305 0.0307