YEARLY HIGH
308.0985 PKR
YEARLY LOW
226.6508 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
279.4679 PKR

2023 BMD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BMD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 308.0985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 226.6508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 81.4477 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 233.7402 to the December average rate of 282.0283, 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 308.0985 was up 27.97% compared to the 2022 peak of 240.7599, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,540,493 PKR
2022 Average 1,023,200 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,133,254 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 407,238.67 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

304.1115
227.3428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 272.5513, compared to 286.3846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.8333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 272.5513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 286.3846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 41.3218 PKR (High: 267.9726 / Low: 226.6508). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4642 PKR (High: 287.5495 / Low: 285.0853).

January Spread (Volatile) ±41.3218
June Spread (Stable) ±2.4642

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 18.3254 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.3254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 297.7141) against the same month in 2022 (average: 230.4861), the exchange rate shifted by +67.2280 (+29.17%).

2023 Avg (September) 297.7141
2022 Avg (September) 230.4861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 267.9726 226.6508 233.7402
February 275.7092 250.5020 265.4629
March 283.8000 262.0930 280.1461
April 288.5899 279.0689 283.6591
May 295.6500 283.3691 285.7015
June 287.5495 285.0853 286.5979
July 287.7025 272.3746 281.6066
August 304.6971 283.5330 293.4734
September 308.0985 287.6344 297.7141
October 289.0465 274.9999 279.3887
November 288.3500 278.3990 284.0965
December 285.2250 278.2177 282.0283