YEARLY HIGH
0.5674 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.3377 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4178 KGS

2022 PKR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.5674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 0.3377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2297 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4803 to the December average rate of 0.3780, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5674 was up 1.18% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5608, 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 283,703 KGS
2021 Average 260,151 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 168,858 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,845.01 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5649
0.3331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to KGS 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 0.4654, compared to 0.3702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0674 KGS (High: 0.5113 / Low: 0.4439). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 KGS (High: 0.3805 / Low: 0.3763).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0674
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0749 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0749

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.5456) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+0.50%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.5456
2021 Avg (March) 0.5429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4826 0.4757 0.4803
February 0.5340 0.4804 0.4868
March 0.5674 0.5105 0.5456
April 0.5113 0.4439 0.4707
May 0.4433 0.3925 0.4201
June 0.4123 0.3751 0.3888
July 0.4004 0.3403 0.3714
August 0.3849 0.3477 0.3710
September 0.3704 0.3377 0.3524
October 0.3792 0.3513 0.3704
November 0.3826 0.3744 0.3777
December 0.3805 0.3763 0.3780