YEARLY HIGH
14.4653 PKR
YEARLY LOW
11.0169 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4742 PKR

2022 ZAR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 14.4653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 11.0169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4484 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3916 to the December average rate of 13.0292, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 14.4653 was up 20.23% compared to the 2021 peak of 12.0310, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 723,267 PKR
2021 Average 550,936 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 550,847 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172,420.17 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

13.3954
11.2095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 12.0699, compared to 12.8784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 2.3008 PKR (High: 14.4653 / Low: 12.1645). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4698 PKR (High: 11.7303 / Low: 11.2605).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.3008
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4698

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 12.9585) against the same month in 2021 (average: 11.0301), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9283 (+17.48%).

2022 Avg (July) 12.9585
2021 Avg (July) 11.0301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6844 11.0169 11.3916
February 11.7303 11.2605 11.5302
March 12.5935 11.5352 12.0376
April 12.7135 11.6110 12.3056
May 12.8948 11.5206 12.2152
June 13.3075 12.5199 12.9390
July 14.4653 12.1645 12.9585
August 14.4462 12.6371 13.2133
September 13.6078 12.5766 13.1095
October 12.8595 11.8869 12.2043
November 13.2031 12.0339 12.7558
December 13.3798 12.7252 13.0292