YEARLY HIGH
1.4549 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.3443 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0597 PKR

2023 ARS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ARS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 1.4549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.3443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1106 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2836 to the December average rate of 0.5171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -59.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.4549 was down 20.26% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.8246, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,275 PKR
2022 Average 7,923 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,722 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,553.16 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.4716
0.4303
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 1.2941, compared to 0.8254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4687 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2941
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was December, with a trading range of 0.4460 PKR (High: 0.7903 / Low: 0.3443). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0359 PKR (High: 0.8219 / Low: 0.7860).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4460
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2873 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2873

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 1.3848) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.6511), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2663 (-16.13%).

2023 Avg (February) 1.3848
2022 Avg (February) 1.6511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4330 1.2495 1.2836
February 1.4549 1.3143 1.3848
March 1.4088 1.3266 1.3833
April 1.3663 1.2672 1.3187
May 1.2996 1.1919 1.2386
June 1.1890 1.1170 1.1553
July 1.1170 1.0343 1.0602
August 1.0408 0.8179 0.9215
September 0.8804 0.8218 0.8509
October 0.8224 0.7861 0.7982
November 0.8219 0.7860 0.8043
December 0.7903 0.3443 0.5171