YEARLY HIGH
0.3738 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2947 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3273 PKR

2022 XAF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XAF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 0.3738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.2947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0791 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3047 to the December average rate of 0.3638, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3738 was up 20.75% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,869 PKR
2021 Average 1,468 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,474 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 395.57 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3700
0.2959
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.3096, compared to 0.3449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0558 PKR (High: 0.3728 / Low: 0.3170). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 PKR (High: 0.3068 / Low: 0.3001).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0558
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 0.3406) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2956), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0450 (+15.22%).

2022 Avg (August) 0.3406
2021 Avg (August) 0.2956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3091 0.3002 0.3047
February 0.3068 0.3001 0.3037
March 0.3106 0.2947 0.3021
April 0.3111 0.2973 0.3046
May 0.3314 0.2975 0.3130
June 0.3404 0.3210 0.3298
July 0.3728 0.3170 0.3386
August 0.3738 0.3266 0.3406
September 0.3642 0.3305 0.3483
October 0.3428 0.3211 0.3315
November 0.3566 0.3293 0.3468
December 0.3705 0.3580 0.3638