YEARLY HIGH
0.0209 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0151 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0180 QAR

2022 PKR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.0209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 0.0151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0206 to the December average rate of 0.0162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0209 was down 12.99% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0240, 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 10,460 QAR
2021 Average 11,208 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 7,561 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,898.87 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0212
0.0153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to QAR 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 0.0196, compared to 0.0164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0027 QAR (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0152). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 QAR (High: 0.0163 / Low: 0.0161).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0207) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0228), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-9.24%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0207
2021 Avg (February) 0.0228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0207 0.0204 0.0206
February 0.0209 0.0205 0.0207
March 0.0205 0.0199 0.0202
April 0.0201 0.0194 0.0197
May 0.0196 0.0180 0.0188
June 0.0184 0.0172 0.0178
July 0.0179 0.0152 0.0168
August 0.0171 0.0152 0.0165
September 0.0167 0.0151 0.0158
October 0.0168 0.0160 0.0165
November 0.0166 0.0162 0.0164
December 0.0163 0.0161 0.0162