YEARLY HIGH
171.0613 PKR
YEARLY LOW
125.8929 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
155.1932 PKR

2023 AWG to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AWG to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 171.0613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 125.8929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.1684 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.7728 to the December average rate of 156.5843, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 171.0613 was up 27.89% compared to the 2022 peak of 133.7555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 855,307 PKR
2022 Average 568,425 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 629,465 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 225,841.82 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

168.9015
126.2156
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 151.3210, compared to 159.0655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.7445 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.3210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.0655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 22.7536 PKR (High: 148.6465 / Low: 125.8929). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4639 PKR (High: 159.6806 / Low: 158.2166).

January Spread (Volatile) ±22.7536
June Spread (Stable) ±1.4639

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 10.2120 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.2120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 165.3443) against the same month in 2022 (average: 127.9512), the exchange rate shifted by +37.3931 (+29.22%).

2023 Avg (September) 165.3443
2022 Avg (September) 127.9512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 148.6465 125.8929 129.7728
February 152.9593 138.9748 147.4064
March 157.6667 145.4053 155.5605
April 160.3277 155.0383 157.4727
May 164.2500 157.3072 158.6101
June 159.6806 158.2166 159.1032
July 159.6130 151.1513 156.2914
August 169.2762 157.2999 162.9330
September 171.0613 159.6394 165.3443
October 160.3586 152.7777 155.1324
November 161.4916 154.6661 158.1076
December 158.2386 154.5654 156.5843