2026 PKR to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 PKR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the PKR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 80.3688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 79.0112.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3577 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.6097 to the December average rate of 80.1634, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 80.3688 was up 0.01% compared to the 2025 peak of 80.3603, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
PKR to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 79.8502, compared to 80.1634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3132 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.1511 STD (High: 80.2521 / Low: 79.1010). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2046 STD (High: 80.1321 / Low: 79.9275).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 80.1634) against the same month in 2025 (average: 78.3895), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7739 (+2.26%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80.2521 | 79.1010 | 79.6097 |
| February | 79.9446 | 79.0112 | 79.7328 |
| March | 80.1055 | 79.4531 | 79.8055 |
| April | 80.0352 | 79.4865 | 79.8770 |
| May | 80.1321 | 79.9275 | 80.0058 |
| June | 80.1938 | 79.9863 | 80.0704 |
| July | 80.3688 | 80.0151 | 80.1634 |