YEARLY HIGH
89.0862 PKR
YEARLY LOW
64.5137 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
75.6585 PKR

2022 XCD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XCD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 89.0862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 64.5137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.5725 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.3255 to the December average rate of 83.3429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 89.0862 was up 34.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 66.3010, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 445,431 PKR
2021 Average 301,472 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 322,569 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,862.48 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

87.3140
62.9614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 68.8128, compared to 82.5041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.6913 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.8128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.5041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 12.8338 PKR (High: 88.5295 / Low: 75.6956). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9315 PKR (High: 65.9562 / Low: 65.0247).

July Spread (Volatile) ±12.8338
January Spread (Stable) ±0.9315

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 3.4752 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4752

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 85.2847) against the same month in 2021 (average: 62.3357), the exchange rate shifted by +22.9490 (+36.82%).

2022 Avg (September) 85.2847
2021 Avg (September) 62.3357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.9562 65.0247 65.3255
February 65.6602 64.5137 64.9908
March 67.5501 65.7180 66.6123
April 69.5221 67.0766 68.3679
May 74.9494 68.6988 71.8140
June 78.4171 73.1158 75.7664
July 88.5295 75.6956 80.6093
August 88.4197 79.0124 81.6944
September 89.0862 80.6503 85.2847
October 84.5117 80.3358 81.8095
November 83.0807 81.1871 82.2841
December 83.8817 82.7552 83.3429