2022 PKR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0906 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.0662 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0804 LSL

2022 PKR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.0662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0244 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0877 to the December average rate of 0.0767, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0906 was down 8.25% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0988, 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 45,316 LSL

2021 Average 45,401 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 33,123 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,192.49 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0889

0.0745

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LSL 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 0.0830, compared to 0.0777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0830

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0163 LSL (High: 0.0825 / Low: 0.0662). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 LSL (High: 0.0783 / Low: 0.0751).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0163

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0877) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0939), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0062 (-6.61%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0877

2021 Avg (January) 0.0939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0906	0.0857	0.0877
February	0.0888	0.0853	0.0867
March	0.0867	0.0795	0.0834
April	0.0860	0.0785	0.0811
May	0.0869	0.0775	0.0821
June	0.0797	0.0754	0.0771
July	0.0825	0.0662	0.0770
August	0.0789	0.0691	0.0757
September	0.0793	0.0726	0.0761
October	0.0837	0.0788	0.0819
November	0.0830	0.0755	0.0788
December	0.0783	0.0751	0.0767