2022 PKR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0464 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0339 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0402 SBD

2022 PKR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.0464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 0.0339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0126 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0457 to the December average rate of 0.0365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0464 was down 11.84% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0527, 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 23,221 SBD

2021 Average 24,670 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 16,936 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,284.92 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0471

0.0345

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PKR to SBD 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 0.0436, compared to 0.0368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0436

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0056 SBD (High: 0.0399 / Low: 0.0343). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SBD (High: 0.0368 / Low: 0.0364).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0461) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0502), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0042 (-8.30%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0461

2021 Avg (February) 0.0502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0460	0.0454	0.0457
February	0.0464	0.0455	0.0461
March	0.0455	0.0439	0.0447
April	0.0441	0.0427	0.0434
May	0.0435	0.0401	0.0418
June	0.0411	0.0384	0.0397
July	0.0399	0.0343	0.0375
August	0.0386	0.0343	0.0373
September	0.0379	0.0339	0.0355
October	0.0375	0.0357	0.0369
November	0.0375	0.0366	0.0370
December	0.0368	0.0364	0.0365