YEARLY HIGH
0.0240 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0186 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0217 MYR

2022 PKR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.0240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 0.0186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0237 to the December average rate of 0.0196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0240 was down 11.76% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0272, 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 12,001 MYR
2021 Average 12,742 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 9,305 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,696.13 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0243
0.0192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MYR 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 0.0230, compared to 0.0203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0030 MYR (High: 0.0216 / Low: 0.0186). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MYR (High: 0.0198 / Low: 0.0194).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0238) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0254), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-6.11%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0238
2021 Avg (February) 0.0254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0240 0.0234 0.0237
February 0.0240 0.0237 0.0238
March 0.0236 0.0230 0.0233
April 0.0235 0.0227 0.0231
May 0.0235 0.0217 0.0226
June 0.0222 0.0208 0.0215
July 0.0216 0.0186 0.0204
August 0.0209 0.0186 0.0202
September 0.0206 0.0190 0.0197
October 0.0217 0.0203 0.0212
November 0.0216 0.0200 0.0207
December 0.0198 0.0194 0.0196