YEARLY HIGH
64.0013 PKR
YEARLY LOW
46.4704 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.4509 PKR

2022 SAR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SAR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 64.0013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 46.4704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.5309 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.0442 to the December average rate of 59.9031, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 64.0013 was up 34.08% compared to the 2021 peak of 47.7335, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 320,006 PKR
2021 Average 217,214 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 232,352 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,654.34 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

62.7584
45.3644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 49.5700, compared to 59.3318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.7619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.5700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.3318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 9.1871 PKR (High: 63.6973 / Low: 54.5102). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6702 PKR (High: 47.4805 / Low: 46.8103).

July Spread (Volatile) ±9.1871
January Spread (Stable) ±0.6702

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 2.4832 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 61.3089) against the same month in 2021 (average: 44.9176), the exchange rate shifted by +16.3913 (+36.49%).

2022 Avg (September) 61.3089
2021 Avg (September) 44.9176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.4805 46.8103 47.0442
February 47.2991 46.4704 46.8139
March 48.6605 47.3455 47.9821
April 50.0962 48.3370 49.2610
May 53.9949 49.4867 51.7396
June 56.4821 52.6840 54.5790
July 63.6973 54.5102 58.0146
August 63.6255 56.8647 58.7726
September 64.0013 58.0054 61.3089
October 60.7770 57.7582 58.8257
November 59.7503 58.3721 59.1662
December 60.2993 59.4885 59.9031