YEARLY HIGH
0.8799 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.6335 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7552 LRD

2022 PKR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.8799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 0.6335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2464 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8463 to the December average rate of 0.6846, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.8799 was down 22.65% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1376, 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 439,943 LRD
2021 Average 512,558 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 316,765 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123,177.55 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.8957
0.6477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LRD 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 0.8207, compared to 0.6898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.1066 LRD (High: 0.7455 / Low: 0.6388). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 LRD (High: 0.6892 / Low: 0.6812).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1066
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0415 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.8750) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0828), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2077 (-19.19%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.8750
2021 Avg (February) 1.0828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8629 0.8142 0.8463
February 0.8799 0.8650 0.8750
March 0.8685 0.8377 0.8533
April 0.8401 0.8090 0.8240
May 0.8158 0.7485 0.7826
June 0.7692 0.7172 0.7430
July 0.7455 0.6388 0.7024
August 0.7189 0.6447 0.6963
September 0.7078 0.6335 0.6683
October 0.7072 0.6736 0.6951
November 0.7009 0.6842 0.6920
December 0.6892 0.6812 0.6846