YEARLY HIGH
104.3489 PKR
YEARLY LOW
102.3502 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
103.0993 PKR

2026 XCD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XCD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 104.3489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 102.3502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9988 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 103.5648 to the December average rate of 102.4557, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 104.3489 was down 3.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 108.5393, 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 521,745 PKR
2025 Average 521,052 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 511,751 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,993.80 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

103.6757
102.3448
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 103.2531, compared to 102.6377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 103.2531
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 102.6377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.4951 PKR (High: 104.2304 / Low: 102.7354). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PKR (High: 102.4557 / Low: 102.4557).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4951
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3641 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3641

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 103.4050) against the same month in 2025 (average: 103.4036), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+0.00%).

2026 Avg (February) 103.4050
2025 Avg (February) 103.4036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 104.2304 102.7354 103.5648
February 104.3489 103.1306 103.4050
March 103.7685 102.9234 103.3106
April 103.7249 103.0138 103.2181
May 103.1526 102.8892 103.0517
June 103.0768 102.8101 102.9686
July 103.0397 102.3502 102.8197
August 102.4557 102.4557 102.4557