YEARLY HIGH
0.0559 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.0548 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0554 MVR

2026 PKR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PKR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 0.0559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0552 to the December average rate of 0.0558, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0559 was up 0.63% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0555, 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 27,946 MVR
2025 Average 27,339 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 27,411 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 535.29 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0559
0.0552
JanuMarcMayJuly

PKR to MVR 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 0.0553, compared to 0.0557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0008 MVR (High: 0.0556 / Low: 0.0548). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MVR (High: 0.0558 / Low: 0.0558).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.0556) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0542), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+2.66%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.0556
2025 Avg (July) 0.0542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0556 0.0548 0.0552
February 0.0555 0.0548 0.0553
March 0.0556 0.0551 0.0554
April 0.0555 0.0551 0.0554
May 0.0554 0.0553 0.0553
June 0.0556 0.0553 0.0555
July 0.0559 0.0555 0.0556
August 0.0558 0.0558 0.0558