YEARLY HIGH
338.2514 PKR
YEARLY LOW
244.3923 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
280.0980 PKR

2022 XDR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XDR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 338.2514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 244.3923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 93.8592 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 247.6981 to the December average rate of 299.0957, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 338.2514 was up 34.89% compared to the 2021 peak of 250.7604, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,691,257 PKR
2021 Average 1,160,373 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,221,961 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 469,295.82 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

322.9479
239.4512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 257.9565, compared to 302.2394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 44.2829 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 257.9565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 302.2394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 46.6630 PKR (High: 338.2514 / Low: 291.5884). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6178 PKR (High: 249.9246 / Low: 246.3069).

September Spread (Volatile) ±46.6630
January Spread (Stable) ±3.6178

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 13.5399 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.5399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 315.9898) against the same month in 2021 (average: 239.3161), the exchange rate shifted by +76.6737 (+32.04%).

2022 Avg (September) 315.9898
2021 Avg (September) 239.3161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 249.9246 246.3069 247.6981
February 248.2006 244.3923 246.4093
March 254.3722 247.0650 250.9047
April 259.7594 250.8587 255.7681
May 279.4133 254.1457 266.3674
June 290.1681 271.2703 280.5915
July 325.2277 279.1161 296.3611
August 325.6348 290.9847 299.9581
September 338.2514 291.5884 315.9898
October 313.2999 287.2874 302.4499
November 311.2001 293.5624 299.5818
December 301.5553 294.1737 299.0957