YEARLY HIGH
0.0849 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0536 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0672 SCR

2022 PKR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.0849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.0536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0314 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0780 to the December average rate of 0.0594, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0849 was down 38.31% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1377, 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 42,471 SCR
2021 Average 49,890 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 26,776 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,694.63 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0822
0.0561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SCR 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 0.0744, compared to 0.0599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0138 SCR (High: 0.0684 / Low: 0.0546). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 SCR (High: 0.0811 / Low: 0.0790).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0138
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0780) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1322), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0542 (-40.98%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0780
2021 Avg (January) 0.1322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0849 0.0738 0.0780
February 0.0827 0.0737 0.0780
March 0.0811 0.0790 0.0801
April 0.0795 0.0701 0.0770
May 0.0764 0.0637 0.0679
June 0.0725 0.0609 0.0655
July 0.0684 0.0546 0.0610
August 0.0630 0.0536 0.0601
September 0.0655 0.0542 0.0583
October 0.0633 0.0572 0.0604
November 0.0626 0.0576 0.0602
December 0.0629 0.0571 0.0594