YEARLY HIGH
1.1833 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.1607 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1688 PKR

2026 YER to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the YER to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.1833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 1.1607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0225 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1740 to the December average rate of 1.1618, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.1833 was down 0.44% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.1886, 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 5,916 PKR
2025 Average 5,801 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 5,804 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112.72 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.1753
1.1606
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.1699, compared to 1.1655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0161 PKR (High: 1.1813 / Low: 1.1652). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PKR (High: 1.1621 / Low: 1.1614).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0161
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 1.1722) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.1263), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0459 (+4.07%).

2026 Avg (February) 1.1722
2025 Avg (February) 1.1263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1813 1.1652 1.1740
February 1.1833 1.1689 1.1722
March 1.1754 1.1658 1.1703
April 1.1763 1.1666 1.1698
May 1.1683 1.1652 1.1671
June 1.1697 1.1644 1.1663
July 1.1750 1.1607 1.1691
August 1.1621 1.1614 1.1618