YEARLY HIGH
3.3929 XOF
YEARLY LOW
2.6749 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0692 XOF

2022 PKR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 3.3929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 2.6749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7180 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2820 to the December average rate of 2.7487, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.3929 was down 7.41% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.6644, 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 1,696,442 XOF
2021 Average 1,704,727 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,337,440 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 359,001.91 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.3674
2.6925
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to XOF 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 3.2338, compared to 2.9046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.4721 XOF (High: 3.1547 / Low: 2.6827). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0732 XOF (High: 3.3327 / Low: 3.2595).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4721
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0732

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.1672 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1672

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 3.3111) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.5315), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2203 (-6.24%).

2022 Avg (March) 3.3111
2021 Avg (March) 3.5315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3317 3.2354 3.2820
February 3.3327 3.2595 3.2931
March 3.3929 3.2193 3.3111
April 3.3630 3.2140 3.2837
May 3.3610 3.0173 3.2001
June 3.1148 2.9377 3.0330
July 3.1547 2.6827 2.9628
August 3.0617 2.6749 2.9392
September 3.0256 2.7455 2.8739
October 3.1145 2.9170 3.0174
November 3.0371 2.8042 2.8856
December 2.7929 2.6993 2.7487