YEARLY HIGH
2.6670 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.8850 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4402 SDG

2022 PKR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 2.6670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 1.8850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7820 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4827 to the December average rate of 2.5337, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.6670 was down 88.71% compared to the 2021 peak of 23.6284, 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 1,333,505 SDG
2021 Average 1,163,832 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 942,508 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 390,997.30 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.6310
2.0533
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SDG 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 2.4118, compared to 2.4686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.7566 SDG (High: 2.6670 / Low: 1.9104). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0296 SDG (High: 2.5513 / Low: 2.5218).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7566
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0296

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 0.1277 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 2.5271) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.7049), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1779 (-6.58%).

2022 Avg (August) 2.5271
2021 Avg (August) 2.7049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4979 2.4544 2.4827
February 2.5421 2.4989 2.5236
March 2.5124 2.4488 2.4824
April 2.4686 2.3791 2.4215
May 2.4110 2.2326 2.3313
June 2.3052 2.1541 2.2291
July 2.2315 1.8850 2.1015
August 2.6670 1.9104 2.5271
September 2.6496 2.3987 2.5070
October 2.6264 2.5273 2.5829
November 2.5995 2.5328 2.5592
December 2.5513 2.5218 2.5337