YEARLY HIGH
3.2537 KPW
YEARLY LOW
3.1914 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2297 KPW

2026 PKR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PKR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 3.2537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 3.1914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0623 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2156 to the December average rate of 3.2470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.2537 was up 0.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.2459, 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 1,626,860 KPW
2025 Average 1,597,990 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,595,698 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,161.82 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.2502
3.2124
JanuMarcMayJuly

PKR to KPW 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 3.2253, compared to 3.2430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0465 KPW (High: 3.2415 / Low: 3.1950). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 KPW (High: 3.2367 / Low: 3.2284).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0465
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 3.2389) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.1663), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0726 (+2.29%).

2026 Avg (July) 3.2389
2025 Avg (July) 3.1663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2415 3.1950 3.2156
February 3.2291 3.1914 3.2205
March 3.2356 3.2092 3.2235
April 3.2328 3.2106 3.2264
May 3.2367 3.2284 3.2316
June 3.2392 3.2308 3.2342
July 3.2537 3.2319 3.2389
August 3.2504 3.2387 3.2470