YEARLY HIGH
0.0668 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0523 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0608 BWP

2022 PKR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.0523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0144 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0658 to the December average rate of 0.0572, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0668 was down 8.01% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0726, 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 33,388 BWP
2021 Average 34,062 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 26,164 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,224.61 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0667
0.0559
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BWP 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 0.0635, compared to 0.0581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0092 BWP (High: 0.0616 / Low: 0.0524). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 BWP (High: 0.0666 / Low: 0.0651).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0658) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0683), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-3.77%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0658
2021 Avg (January) 0.0683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0668 0.0650 0.0658
February 0.0666 0.0651 0.0657
March 0.0662 0.0626 0.0644
April 0.0653 0.0619 0.0633
May 0.0655 0.0594 0.0626
June 0.0608 0.0577 0.0593
July 0.0616 0.0524 0.0582
August 0.0594 0.0523 0.0573
September 0.0592 0.0544 0.0568
October 0.0616 0.0584 0.0605
November 0.0611 0.0572 0.0588
December 0.0581 0.0565 0.0572