YEARLY HIGH
22.9033 MGA
YEARLY LOW
17.2977 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.3482 MGA

2022 PKR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 22.9033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 17.2977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6056 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.5428 to the December average rate of 19.6280, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 22.9033 was down 8.18% compared to the 2021 peak of 24.9451, 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 11,451,674 MGA
2021 Average 11,840,567 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 8,648,874 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,802,800.20 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

23.1596
17.6927
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MGA 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 21.6418, compared to 19.0546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5872 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.6418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.0546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 2.5595 MGA (High: 19.9784 / Low: 17.4190). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2176 MGA (High: 19.4526 / Low: 19.2350).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.5595
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2176

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.0539 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 22.7040) against the same month in 2021 (average: 23.6059), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9019 (-3.82%).

2022 Avg (February) 22.7040
2021 Avg (February) 23.6059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.6976 22.2440 22.5428
February 22.9033 22.4570 22.7040
March 22.5365 22.0050 22.3385
April 22.2151 21.3419 21.7658
May 21.6903 19.8499 20.7118
June 20.4678 19.1929 19.7879
July 19.9784 17.4190 19.0644
August 19.4992 17.5320 18.9247
September 19.1537 17.2977 18.1483
October 19.5196 18.3998 19.1927
November 19.4526 19.2350 19.3695
December 19.7749 19.4698 19.6280