YEARLY HIGH
0.0108 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0082 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0092 PKR

2022 STD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the STD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 0.0108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.0082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0083 to the December average rate of 0.0099, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0108 was up 27.60% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0084, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54 PKR
2021 Average 39 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 41 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.63 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0104
0.0081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0086, compared to 0.0099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0015 PKR (High: 0.0108 / Low: 0.0093). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PKR (High: 0.0084 / Low: 0.0082).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 0.0098) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0078), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+25.96%).

2022 Avg (July) 0.0098
2021 Avg (July) 0.0078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0084 0.0083 0.0083
February 0.0084 0.0082 0.0083
March 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084
April 0.0087 0.0084 0.0085
May 0.0091 0.0084 0.0087
June 0.0096 0.0086 0.0090
July 0.0108 0.0093 0.0098
August 0.0108 0.0095 0.0099
September 0.0107 0.0097 0.0102
October 0.0100 0.0095 0.0097
November 0.0098 0.0096 0.0097
December 0.0099 0.0098 0.0099