YEARLY HIGH
0.4941 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.4853 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4881 PKR

2026 SOS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SOS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.4941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 0.4853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4904 to the December average rate of 0.4860, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4941 was down 3.71% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5131, 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 2,470 PKR
2025 Average 2,464 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 2,427 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.83 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4908
0.4856
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.4887, compared to 0.4862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0082 PKR (High: 0.4941 / Low: 0.4859). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PKR (High: 0.4860 / Low: 0.4860).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.4904) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4876), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+0.57%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.4904
2025 Avg (January) 0.4876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4941 0.4859 0.4904
February 0.4903 0.4891 0.4899
March 0.4924 0.4881 0.4892
April 0.4904 0.4877 0.4881
May 0.4882 0.4872 0.4876
June 0.4877 0.4863 0.4869
July 0.4891 0.4853 0.4864
August 0.4860 0.4860 0.4860