YEARLY HIGH
0.4226 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2991 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3557 PKR

2022 SOS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SOS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 0.4226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.2991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1235 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3035 to the December average rate of 0.3959, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4226 was up 36.86% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,113 PKR
2021 Average 1,402 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,495 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 617.47 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4161
0.2917
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.3202, compared to 0.3912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0711 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0623 PKR (High: 0.4160 / Low: 0.3537). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 PKR (High: 0.3053 / Low: 0.3011).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0623
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 0.0167 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.4057) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2901), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1156 (+39.84%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.4057
2021 Avg (September) 0.2901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3053 0.3011 0.3035
February 0.3069 0.2991 0.3021
March 0.3144 0.3056 0.3095
April 0.3242 0.3134 0.3188
May 0.3490 0.3201 0.3344
June 0.3651 0.3389 0.3527
July 0.4160 0.3537 0.3783
August 0.4202 0.3752 0.3867
September 0.4226 0.3833 0.4057
October 0.4015 0.3819 0.3890
November 0.3970 0.3881 0.3917
December 0.3986 0.3928 0.3959