YEARLY HIGH
10.2434 MMK
YEARLY LOW
7.7405 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4714 MMK

2022 PKR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 10.2434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 7.7405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5029 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0691 to the December average rate of 9.3262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 10.2434 was down 10.97% compared to the 2021 peak of 11.5059, 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 5,121,694 MMK
2021 Average 4,942,163 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 3,870,247 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,251,447.09 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

10.2821
8.3644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MMK 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 9.7695, compared to 9.1733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5961 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 2.0835 MMK (High: 9.8345 / Low: 7.7510). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1265 MMK (High: 9.3938 / Low: 9.2673).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.0835
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1265

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 0.5278 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 9.9427) against the same month in 2021 (average: 9.3952), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5476 (+5.83%).

2022 Avg (April) 9.9427
2021 Avg (April) 9.3952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1182 9.9771 10.0691
February 10.1979 10.0254 10.1223
March 10.0086 9.7400 9.8790
April 10.2434 9.5559 9.9427
May 10.0244 9.1449 9.5516
June 9.3730 8.7367 9.0521
July 9.0487 7.7405 8.5242
August 9.8345 7.7510 9.1438
September 9.6385 8.7508 9.1167
October 9.6684 9.2015 9.4965
November 9.5164 9.3548 9.4325
December 9.3938 9.2673 9.3262