YEARLY HIGH
154.0493 PKR
YEARLY LOW
113.3254 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
139.7340 PKR

2023 BBD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BBD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 154.0493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 113.3254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.7239 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 116.8701 to the December average rate of 141.0142, 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 154.0493 was up 27.97% compared to the 2022 peak of 120.3800, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 770,246 PKR
2022 Average 511,600 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 566,627 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 203,619.33 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

152.0557
113.6714
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 136.2756, compared to 143.1923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.9167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 136.2756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.1923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 20.6609 PKR (High: 133.9863 / Low: 113.3254). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2321 PKR (High: 143.7748 / Low: 142.5427).

January Spread (Volatile) ±20.6609
June Spread (Stable) ±1.2321

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 9.1627 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.1627

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 148.8570) against the same month in 2022 (average: 115.2430), the exchange rate shifted by +33.6140 (+29.17%).

2023 Avg (September) 148.8570
2022 Avg (September) 115.2430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 133.9863 113.3254 116.8701
February 137.8546 125.2510 132.7315
March 141.9000 131.0465 140.0730
April 144.2949 139.5344 141.8295
May 147.8250 141.6846 142.8507
June 143.7748 142.5427 143.2990
July 143.8513 136.1873 140.8033
August 152.3486 141.7665 146.7367
September 154.0493 143.8172 148.8570
October 144.5232 137.5000 139.6943
November 144.1750 139.1995 142.0482
December 142.6125 139.1088 141.0142