YEARLY HIGH
2.3876 NGN
YEARLY LOW
1.7393 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0898 NGN

2022 PKR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 2.3876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 1.7393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6484 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3436 to the December average rate of 1.9774, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.3876 was down 12.01% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.7134, 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 1,193,807 NGN
2021 Average 1,239,782 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 869,630 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 324,177.16 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.4202
1.8094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to NGN 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 2.2414, compared to 1.9383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.3034 NGN (High: 2.0427 / Low: 1.7393). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0256 NGN (High: 1.9936 / Low: 1.9680).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3034
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0256

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.1093 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 2.3693) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.4464), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0771 (-3.15%).

2022 Avg (February) 2.3693
2021 Avg (February) 2.4464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3592 2.3111 2.3436
February 2.3876 2.3442 2.3693
March 2.3420 2.2781 2.3118
April 2.2884 2.2173 2.2499
May 2.2377 2.0499 2.1415
June 2.1008 1.9637 2.0322
July 2.0427 1.7393 1.9280
August 1.9825 1.7661 1.9081
September 1.9527 1.7897 1.8603
October 2.0145 1.8946 1.9707
November 2.0034 1.9712 1.9854
December 1.9936 1.9680 1.9774