YEARLY HIGH
0.4688 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.4606 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4638 PKR

2026 SDG to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SDG to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.4688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 0.4606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4653 to the December average rate of 0.4613, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4688 was down 3.94% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4881, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,344 PKR
2025 Average 2,343 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 2,303 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.07 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4657
0.4609
JanuMarcMayJuly

SDG 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 0.4643, compared to 0.4620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0067 PKR (High: 0.4683 / Low: 0.4616). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 PKR (High: 0.4615 / Low: 0.4611).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.4646) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4650), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.08%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.4646
2025 Avg (February) 0.4650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4683 0.4616 0.4653
February 0.4688 0.4634 0.4646
March 0.4670 0.4624 0.4645
April 0.4664 0.4632 0.4643
May 0.4642 0.4631 0.4639
June 0.4642 0.4627 0.4635
July 0.4637 0.4606 0.4627
August 0.4615 0.4611 0.4613