YEARLY HIGH
0.1954 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1669 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1809 EGP

2026 PKR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PKR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.1954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.1669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0285 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1687 to the December average rate of 0.1829, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1954 was up 6.15% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1841, 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 97,704 EGP
2025 Average 87,444 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 83,448 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,256.00 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1919
0.1666
JanuMarcMayJuly

PKR to EGP 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 0.1807, compared to 0.1818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0244 EGP (High: 0.1954 / Low: 0.1710). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 EGP (High: 0.1708 / Low: 0.1675).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0244
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.1857) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1805), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+2.89%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.1857
2025 Avg (March) 0.1805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1708 0.1675 0.1687
February 0.1721 0.1669 0.1688
March 0.1954 0.1710 0.1857
April 0.1954 0.1856 0.1898
May 0.1924 0.1875 0.1884
June 0.1882 0.1769 0.1825
July 0.1849 0.1757 0.1808
August 0.1848 0.1807 0.1829