YEARLY HIGH
0.9616 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.6967 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8170 PKR

2022 YER to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the YER to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 0.9616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.6967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2649 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7055 to the December average rate of 0.8999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.9616 was up 34.30% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.7160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,808 PKR
2021 Average 3,255 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 3,484 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,324.44 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.9428
0.6800
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.7431, compared to 0.8909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.1386 PKR (High: 0.9561 / Low: 0.8175). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 PKR (High: 0.7123 / Low: 0.7022).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1386
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

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 0.0374 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.9209) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.6716), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2492 (+37.11%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.9209
2021 Avg (September) 0.6716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7123 0.7022 0.7055
February 0.7092 0.6967 0.7019
March 0.7295 0.7097 0.7194
April 0.7509 0.7245 0.7383
May 0.8094 0.7419 0.7755
June 0.8469 0.7896 0.8182
July 0.9561 0.8175 0.8705
August 0.9549 0.8533 0.8823
September 0.9616 0.8710 0.9209
October 0.9124 0.8676 0.8835
November 0.8974 0.8768 0.8886
December 0.9055 0.8932 0.8999