YEARLY HIGH
3.3438 SOS
YEARLY LOW
2.3666 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8469 SOS

2022 PKR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 3.3438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 2.3666.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9772 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2949 to the December average rate of 2.5257, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.3438 was down 12.98% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.8424, 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 1,671,897 SOS
2021 Average 1,787,299 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,183,278 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 488,619.56 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.3948
2.3831
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SOS 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 3.1341, compared to 2.5597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.4233 SOS (High: 2.8273 / Low: 2.4041). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0370 SOS (High: 2.5458 / Low: 2.5088).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4233
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0370

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 0.1836 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 3.3105) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.6460), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3355 (-9.20%).

2022 Avg (February) 3.3105
2021 Avg (February) 3.6460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3210 3.2760 3.2949
February 3.3438 3.2585 3.3105
March 3.2728 3.1809 3.2316
April 3.1905 3.0847 3.1375
May 3.1237 2.8657 2.9936
June 2.9504 2.7390 2.8365
July 2.8273 2.4041 2.6529
August 2.6651 2.3799 2.5879
September 2.6089 2.3666 2.4674
October 2.6187 2.4908 2.5709
November 2.5766 2.5188 2.5533
December 2.5458 2.5088 2.5257