YEARLY HIGH
52.8947 GNF
YEARLY LOW
36.0532 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.6051 GNF

2022 PKR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 52.8947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 36.0532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.8415 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.5225 to the December average rate of 38.6095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 52.8947 was down 19.58% compared to the 2021 peak of 65.7755, 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 26,447,346 GNF
2021 Average 30,290,956 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 18,026,579 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,420,767.45 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

52.9010
36.3598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to GNF 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 48.2074, compared to 39.0028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.2046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.2074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.0028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 6.2647 GNF (High: 42.4538 / Low: 36.1891). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8021 GNF (High: 39.1149 / Low: 38.3127).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.2647
December Spread (Stable) ±0.8021

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 3.0126 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 51.5225) against the same month in 2021 (average: 63.5499), the exchange rate shifted by -12.0274 (-18.93%).

2022 Avg (January) 51.5225
2021 Avg (January) 63.5499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.8947 50.9459 51.5225
February 52.1928 50.5213 51.3276
March 50.5103 48.8333 49.7000
April 49.1272 47.3256 48.1556
May 47.7268 43.5322 45.5404
June 44.7800 41.3557 42.9984
July 42.4538 36.1891 39.9858
August 40.7116 36.3753 39.3937
September 39.9906 36.0532 37.7382
October 40.0233 38.0655 39.2773
November 39.4471 38.3895 39.0124
December 39.1149 38.3127 38.6095