YEARLY HIGH
21.2722 PKR
YEARLY LOW
18.2873 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.1189 PKR

2026 SCR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SCR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 21.2722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 18.2873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9849 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.9081 to the December average rate of 20.3708, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 21.2722 was up 0.72% compared to the 2025 peak of 21.1200, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106,361 PKR
2025 Average 98,483 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 91,437 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,924.65 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

20.4836
19.4632
JanuMarcMayJuly

SCR 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 20.0316, compared to 20.3806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3490 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.0316
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 2.7548 PKR (High: 21.2722 / Low: 18.5174). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2484 PKR (High: 20.5339 / Low: 20.2855).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.7548
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2484

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4986 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4986

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 20.2399) against the same month in 2025 (average: 19.3677), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8722 (+4.50%).

2026 Avg (February) 20.2399
2025 Avg (February) 19.3677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.9871 18.5632 19.9081
February 21.2722 18.5174 20.2399
March 20.8925 18.2873 19.7413
April 20.5095 18.3406 19.5482
May 20.5339 20.2855 20.3986
June 21.1889 19.7926 20.3537
July 20.8663 19.1172 20.3905
August 20.5038 20.1753 20.3708