YEARLY HIGH
35.0251 PKR
YEARLY LOW
34.1778 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.5606 PKR

2026 SBD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 35.0251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 34.1778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8472 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.4714 to the December average rate of 34.2641, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 35.0251 was up 0.56% compared to the 2025 peak of 34.8294, 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 175,125 PKR
2025 Average 169,488 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 170,889 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,236.05 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

34.7585
34.2191
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 34.6317, compared to 34.3472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2845 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.6317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.3472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.5753 PKR (High: 34.7531 / Low: 34.1778). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PKR (High: 34.2641 / Low: 34.2641).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5753
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1662 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 34.7135) against the same month in 2025 (average: 33.1066), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6069 (+4.85%).

2026 Avg (February) 34.7135
2025 Avg (February) 33.1066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.7531 34.1778 34.4714
February 35.0251 34.6000 34.7135
March 34.8581 34.5742 34.6954
April 34.8433 34.5730 34.6825
May 34.7128 34.6066 34.6593
June 34.6754 34.4742 34.5681
July 34.5986 34.2288 34.4302
August 34.2641 34.2641 34.2641