2022 WST to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 WST to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the WST to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 88.3332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 66.5227.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.8105 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.8702 to the December average rate of 83.4052, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 88.3332 was up 28.14% compared to the 2021 peak of 68.9323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
WST to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 71.1687, compared to 81.4835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.3148 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 12.0769 PKR (High: 88.2625 / Low: 76.1856). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9984 PKR (High: 68.5256 / Low: 67.5272).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 5.9204 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 82.0999) against the same month in 2021 (average: 64.1984), the exchange rate shifted by +17.9016 (+27.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68.5256 | 67.5272 | 67.8702 |
| February | 67.8918 | 66.5227 | 67.0545 |
| March | 70.1155 | 67.8194 | 68.8544 |
| April | 72.8430 | 70.0705 | 71.4184 |
| May | 77.1289 | 71.0430 | 74.2340 |
| June | 80.0519 | 75.6229 | 77.5806 |
| July | 88.2625 | 76.1856 | 80.4747 |
| August | 88.3332 | 80.0600 | 82.0999 |
| September | 87.7768 | 81.0469 | 84.7457 |
| October | 82.6169 | 76.7121 | 78.8253 |
| November | 80.3656 | 77.7273 | 79.3499 |
| December | 84.0372 | 80.0507 | 83.4052 |