YEARLY HIGH
0.0215 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0156 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0186 SAR

2022 PKR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.0215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 0.0156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0213 to the December average rate of 0.0167, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0215 was down 13.25% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0248, 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 10,760 SAR
2021 Average 11,536 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 7,812 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,947.19 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0219
0.0158
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SAR 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 0.0202, compared to 0.0169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0026 SAR (High: 0.0183 / Low: 0.0157). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0168 / Low: 0.0166).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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: 0.0214) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0235), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-9.23%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0214
2021 Avg (February) 0.0235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0214 0.0211 0.0213
February 0.0215 0.0211 0.0214
March 0.0211 0.0206 0.0208
April 0.0207 0.0200 0.0203
May 0.0202 0.0185 0.0193
June 0.0190 0.0177 0.0183
July 0.0183 0.0157 0.0173
August 0.0176 0.0157 0.0170
September 0.0172 0.0156 0.0163
October 0.0173 0.0165 0.0170
November 0.0171 0.0167 0.0169
December 0.0168 0.0166 0.0167