YEARLY HIGH
0.0908 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0691 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0804 ZAR

2022 PKR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 0.0691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0878 to the December average rate of 0.0768, 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 0.0908 was down 8.15% 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 45,385 ZAR
2021 Average 45,433 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 34,565 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,819.28 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0890
0.0746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to ZAR 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 0.0831, compared to 0.0778 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) 0.0831
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0131 ZAR (High: 0.0822 / Low: 0.0691). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 ZAR (High: 0.0888 / Low: 0.0852).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0131
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0878) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0941), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0063 (-6.73%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0878
2021 Avg (January) 0.0941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0908 0.0856 0.0878
February 0.0888 0.0852 0.0867
March 0.0867 0.0794 0.0831
April 0.0861 0.0787 0.0813
May 0.0868 0.0776 0.0820
June 0.0799 0.0751 0.0773
July 0.0822 0.0691 0.0774
August 0.0791 0.0692 0.0758
September 0.0795 0.0735 0.0763
October 0.0841 0.0778 0.0820
November 0.0831 0.0757 0.0785
December 0.0786 0.0747 0.0768