YEARLY HIGH
8.7004 LBP
YEARLY LOW
6.3072 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4908 LBP

2022 PKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 8.7004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 6.3072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3931 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5626 to the December average rate of 6.7419, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.7004 was down 13.34% compared to the 2021 peak of 10.0393, 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 4,350,176 LBP
2021 Average 4,672,943 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,153,618 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,196,558.53 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.8263
6.3615
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LBP 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 8.1747, compared to 6.8069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3678 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 1.0624 LBP (High: 7.3901 / Low: 6.3277). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1103 LBP (High: 6.8038 / Low: 6.6935).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.0624
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1103

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 0.4509 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 8.6209) against the same month in 2021 (average: 9.5100), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8891 (-9.35%).

2022 Avg (February) 8.6209
2021 Avg (February) 9.5100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6393 8.4881 8.5626
February 8.7004 8.5160 8.6209
March 8.5123 8.2982 8.4094
April 8.3619 8.0784 8.2092
May 8.1708 7.4827 7.8343
June 7.6803 7.1582 7.4118
July 7.3901 6.3277 6.9609
August 7.1250 6.3593 6.8801
September 6.9758 6.3072 6.5669
October 6.9820 6.6465 6.8713
November 6.8887 6.7374 6.8202
December 6.8038 6.6935 6.7419