YEARLY HIGH
0.0041 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0030 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0036 XDR

2022 PKR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 0.0041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 0.0030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0040 to the December average rate of 0.0033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0041 was down 11.44% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0046, 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 2,046 XDR
2021 Average 2,158 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,478 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 567.70 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0041
0.0031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to XDR 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 0.0039, compared to 0.0033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0005 XDR (High: 0.0036 / Low: 0.0031). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0041 / Low: 0.0040).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0041) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0044), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-6.85%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0041
2021 Avg (February) 0.0044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
February 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
March 0.0040 0.0039 0.0040
April 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
May 0.0039 0.0036 0.0038
June 0.0037 0.0034 0.0036
July 0.0036 0.0031 0.0034
August 0.0034 0.0031 0.0033
September 0.0034 0.0030 0.0032
October 0.0035 0.0032 0.0033
November 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
December 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033