YEARLY HIGH
0.7043 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.5499 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6445 JPY

2022 PKR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 0.7043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.5499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1544 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6505 to the December average rate of 0.5984, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7043 was down 2.94% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.7256, 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 352,160 JPY
2021 Average 337,548 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 274,968 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,191.51 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.6922
0.5899
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to JPY 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 0.6615, compared to 0.6274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.1070 JPY (High: 0.6641 / Low: 0.5571). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 JPY (High: 0.6577 / Low: 0.6443).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1070
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0394 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.6837) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.7123), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0286 (-4.02%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.6837
2021 Avg (April) 0.7123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6577 0.6443 0.6505
February 0.6637 0.6485 0.6561
March 0.6779 0.6411 0.6591
April 0.7043 0.6630 0.6837
May 0.7032 0.6275 0.6646
June 0.6716 0.6373 0.6550
July 0.6641 0.5571 0.6282
August 0.6386 0.5499 0.6141
September 0.6449 0.5940 0.6208
October 0.6816 0.6336 0.6651
November 0.6705 0.6121 0.6379
December 0.6122 0.5787 0.5984