YEARLY HIGH
0.0441 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0323 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0383 GTQ

2022 PKR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.0441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 0.0323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0436 to the December average rate of 0.0349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0441 was down 12.96% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0507, 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 22,068 GTQ
2021 Average 23,799 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 16,169 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,898.75 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0448
0.0329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to GTQ 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 0.0415, compared to 0.0350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0415
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0055 GTQ (High: 0.0379 / Low: 0.0323). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GTQ (High: 0.0352 / Low: 0.0346).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0438) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0486), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0048 (-9.81%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0438
2021 Avg (February) 0.0486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0439 0.0433 0.0436
February 0.0441 0.0435 0.0438
March 0.0435 0.0421 0.0428
April 0.0424 0.0408 0.0416
May 0.0413 0.0379 0.0396
June 0.0390 0.0365 0.0378
July 0.0379 0.0323 0.0356
August 0.0362 0.0324 0.0351
September 0.0355 0.0326 0.0338
October 0.0363 0.0345 0.0356
November 0.0354 0.0348 0.0351
December 0.0352 0.0346 0.0349