YEARLY HIGH
66.1247 PKR
YEARLY LOW
47.7996 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.1145 PKR

2022 QAR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the QAR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 66.1247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 47.7996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.3251 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.4889 to the December average rate of 61.7802, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 66.1247 was up 34.55% compared to the 2021 peak of 49.1438, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 330,623 PKR
2021 Average 223,574 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 238,998 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,625.48 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

64.8030
46.7242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to PKR 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 51.0568, compared to 61.1723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.1154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.0568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.1723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 9.7926 PKR (High: 65.6708 / Low: 55.8782). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6914 PKR (High: 48.9563 / Low: 48.2649).

July Spread (Volatile) ±9.7926
January Spread (Stable) ±0.6914

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.6040 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 63.2964) against the same month in 2021 (average: 46.1524), the exchange rate shifted by +17.1440 (+37.15%).

2022 Avg (September) 63.2964
2021 Avg (September) 46.1524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.9563 48.2649 48.4889
February 48.7366 47.7996 48.2307
March 50.1394 48.7795 49.4366
April 51.6031 49.7879 50.7381
May 55.6316 50.9920 53.2911
June 58.1723 54.2705 56.1556
July 65.6708 55.8782 59.5854
August 65.6299 58.6474 60.6238
September 66.1247 59.8631 63.2964
October 62.6655 59.6296 60.6924
November 61.6473 60.3532 61.0554
December 62.2531 61.1847 61.7802