YEARLY HIGH
0.3303 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.2226 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2721 DOP

2022 PKR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.3303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 0.2226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1077 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3262 to the December average rate of 0.2457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3303 was down 11.74% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3742, 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 165,132 DOP
2021 Average 175,527 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 111,296 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,836.37 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3357
0.2220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to DOP 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 0.3010, compared to 0.2433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0577 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0405 DOP (High: 0.2678 / Low: 0.2273). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 DOP (High: 0.2483 / Low: 0.2435).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0405
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0185 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.3236) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3636), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0400 (-11.00%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.3236
2021 Avg (February) 0.3636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3284 0.3219 0.3262
February 0.3303 0.3097 0.3236
March 0.3097 0.3010 0.3051
April 0.3036 0.2943 0.2982
May 0.2970 0.2726 0.2844
June 0.2794 0.2583 0.2684
July 0.2678 0.2273 0.2513
August 0.2533 0.2279 0.2442
September 0.2432 0.2226 0.2315
October 0.2472 0.2343 0.2431
November 0.2456 0.2396 0.2442
December 0.2483 0.2435 0.2457