2022 PKR to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 PKR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the PKR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 82.6611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 62.2106.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.4505 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.8912 to the December average rate of 76.9260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 82.6611 was up 22.47% compared to the 2021 peak of 67.4969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
PKR to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 65.8618, compared to 72.9734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.1116 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 11.1874 LAK (High: 73.3980 / Low: 62.2106). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0960 LAK (High: 64.3970 / Low: 63.3011).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.8418 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 77.1561) against the same month in 2021 (average: 61.2396), the exchange rate shifted by +15.9165 (+25.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64.3621 | 62.7489 | 63.8912 |
| February | 65.5906 | 64.1871 | 64.8950 |
| March | 64.3970 | 63.3011 | 64.1001 |
| April | 65.5921 | 63.6490 | 64.4939 |
| May | 68.9726 | 65.1827 | 66.7830 |
| June | 73.6814 | 67.5842 | 71.0079 |
| July | 73.3980 | 62.2106 | 69.1661 |
| August | 71.3166 | 63.2019 | 69.1651 |
| September | 72.4463 | 65.6185 | 69.0418 |
| October | 78.6136 | 72.3522 | 76.3855 |
| November | 82.6611 | 75.7718 | 77.1561 |
| December | 77.5816 | 76.3861 | 76.9260 |