YEARLY HIGH
8.3686 IQD
YEARLY LOW
6.0882 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2150 IQD

2022 PKR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 8.3686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 6.0882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2804 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2659 to the December average rate of 6.4833, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.3686 was down 13.31% compared to the 2021 peak of 9.6539, 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 4,184,293 IQD
2021 Average 4,490,810 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 3,044,108 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,140,185.20 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.5067
6.1379
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to IQD 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 7.8772, compared to 6.5528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 1.0283 IQD (High: 7.1327 / Low: 6.1044). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0840 IQD (High: 6.5266 / Low: 6.4426).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.0283
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0840

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 0.4211 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 8.3093) against the same month in 2021 (average: 9.1653), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8559 (-9.34%).

2022 Avg (February) 8.3093
2021 Avg (February) 9.1653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2953 8.1907 8.2659
February 8.3686 8.2231 8.3093
March 8.2166 7.9958 8.1134
April 8.0535 7.7898 7.9075
May 7.8645 7.2086 7.5296
June 7.3873 6.8906 7.1371
July 7.1327 6.1044 6.7160
August 6.8359 6.1098 6.6207
September 6.6987 6.0882 6.3353
October 6.7223 6.3948 6.6024
November 6.6154 6.5027 6.5592
December 6.5266 6.4426 6.4833