YEARLY HIGH
0.0057 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0042 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0049 USD

2022 PKR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.0057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 0.0042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0057 to the December average rate of 0.0044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0057 was down 13.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0066, 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 2,868 USD
2021 Average 3,076 USD
Yearly Trough Low 2,077 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 791.01 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0058
0.0042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to USD 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 0.0054, compared to 0.0045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0007 USD (High: 0.0049 / Low: 0.0042). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0044).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0057) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0063), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-9.25%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0057
2021 Avg (February) 0.0063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0057 0.0056 0.0057
February 0.0057 0.0056 0.0057
March 0.0056 0.0055 0.0056
April 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
May 0.0054 0.0049 0.0052
June 0.0051 0.0047 0.0049
July 0.0049 0.0042 0.0046
August 0.0047 0.0042 0.0045
September 0.0046 0.0042 0.0043
October 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
November 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
December 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044