2026 PKR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0617 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0562 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0590 ZAR

2026 PKR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PKR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.0617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.0562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0582 to the December average rate of 0.0598, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0617 was down 12.35% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0704, 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 30,857 ZAR

2025 Average 31,757 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 28,122 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,735.22 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0603

0.0570

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.0588, compared to 0.0595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0588

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0042 ZAR (High: 0.0617 / Low: 0.0575). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 0.0598 / Low: 0.0598).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0601) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0653), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0052 (-7.95%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0601

2025 Avg (March) 0.0653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0591	0.0562	0.0582
February	0.0582	0.0568	0.0573
March	0.0617	0.0575	0.0601
April	0.0610	0.0584	0.0594
May	0.0599	0.0583	0.0587
June	0.0610	0.0582	0.0591
July	0.0606	0.0583	0.0592
August	0.0598	0.0598	0.0598