YEARLY HIGH
1.0212 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.7423 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8799 DJF

2022 PKR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 1.0212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.7423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2789 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0074 to the December average rate of 0.7897, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0212 was down 12.75% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1704, 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 510,579 DJF
2021 Average 547,541 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 371,143 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 139,436.55 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0370
0.7492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to DJF 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 0.9609, compared to 0.7989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1620 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9609
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.1257 DJF (High: 0.8700 / Low: 0.7443). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 DJF (High: 0.7962 / Low: 0.7835).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1257
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

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 0.0517 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 1.0130) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.1170), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1041 (-9.32%).

2022 Avg (February) 1.0130
2021 Avg (February) 1.1170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0115 0.9972 1.0074
February 1.0212 1.0027 1.0130
March 1.0049 0.9752 0.9894
April 0.9865 0.9528 0.9657
May 0.9641 0.8787 0.9187
June 0.9013 0.8400 0.8710
July 0.8700 0.7443 0.8192
August 0.8342 0.7453 0.8080
September 0.8185 0.7423 0.7731
October 0.8197 0.7782 0.8044
November 0.8063 0.7929 0.7990
December 0.7962 0.7835 0.7897