YEARLY HIGH
0.0906 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.0679 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0804 SZL

2022 PKR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 0.0679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0227 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0877 to the December average rate of 0.0766, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0906 was down 8.26% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0988, 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 45,314 SZL
2021 Average 45,391 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 33,963 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,351.53 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0888
0.0746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SZL 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 0.0830, compared to 0.0777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0146 SZL (High: 0.0825 / Low: 0.0679). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 SZL (High: 0.0784 / Low: 0.0751).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0146
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0877) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0940), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0063 (-6.75%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0877
2021 Avg (January) 0.0940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0906 0.0857 0.0877
February 0.0888 0.0851 0.0867
March 0.0867 0.0795 0.0834
April 0.0859 0.0788 0.0812
May 0.0862 0.0774 0.0820
June 0.0799 0.0752 0.0771
July 0.0825 0.0679 0.0773
August 0.0790 0.0690 0.0758
September 0.0793 0.0726 0.0761
October 0.0836 0.0788 0.0820
November 0.0829 0.0755 0.0787
December 0.0784 0.0751 0.0766