YEARLY HIGH
323.2417 LBP
YEARLY LOW
310.5383 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
321.1146 LBP

2026 PKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 323.2417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 310.5383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7034 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 319.6489 to the December average rate of 322.5556, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 323.2417 was down 0.11% compared to the 2025 peak of 323.6074, 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 161,620,831 LBP
2025 Average 159,029,892 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 155,269,138 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,351,693.49 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

322.8729
319.0656
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 320.6933, compared to 322.3787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 320.6933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 322.3787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 11.8562 LBP (High: 322.3945 / Low: 310.5383). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3149 LBP (High: 322.7631 / Low: 322.4482).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.8562
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2660 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 322.2018) against the same month in 2025 (average: 315.0982), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1036 (+2.25%).

2026 Avg (July) 322.2018
2025 Avg (July) 315.0982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 322.3945 310.5383 319.6489
February 320.9949 312.7975 319.3829
March 321.9089 319.3427 320.6729
April 322.1386 318.1920 321.0438
May 321.9364 321.2268 321.5524
June 322.6660 321.0847 321.8588
July 323.2417 321.5928 322.2018
August 322.7631 322.4482 322.5556