YEARLY HIGH
29.5227 PKR
YEARLY LOW
21.5322 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.1097 PKR

2022 SBD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 29.5227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 21.5322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9905 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.8624 to the December average rate of 27.3836, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 29.5227 was up 33.36% compared to the 2021 peak of 22.1378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 147,613 PKR
2021 Average 101,539 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 107,661 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,952.45 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

28.8105
21.0696
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 23.0238, compared to 27.1956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.0238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.1956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 4.1171 PKR (High: 29.1872 / Low: 25.0701). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2935 PKR (High: 22.0227 / Low: 21.7292).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.1171
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2935

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 1.0962 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0962

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 28.1654) against the same month in 2021 (average: 20.9067), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2587 (+34.72%).

2022 Avg (September) 28.1654
2021 Avg (September) 20.9067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.0227 21.7292 21.8624
February 21.9593 21.5322 21.7147
March 22.7739 21.9787 22.3736
April 23.4294 22.6686 23.0552
May 24.9343 22.9957 23.9457
June 26.0561 24.3439 25.1914
July 29.1872 25.0701 26.7132
August 29.1165 25.9121 26.8118
September 29.5227 26.4165 28.1654
October 28.0151 26.6393 27.0692
November 27.3197 26.6581 27.0305
December 27.5044 27.1791 27.3836