YEARLY HIGH
22.6760 PKR
YEARLY LOW
17.6184 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.9187 PKR

2023 BWP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BWP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 22.6760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 17.6184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0576 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2978 to the December average rate of 20.8820, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 22.6760 was up 18.66% compared to the 2022 peak of 19.1106, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 113,380 PKR
2022 Average 82,531 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 88,092 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,288.24 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

22.1686
17.9459
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 20.6564, compared to 21.1810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.6564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 3.2040 PKR (High: 20.8224 / Low: 17.6184). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4804 PKR (High: 21.1833 / Low: 20.7030).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.2040
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4804

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 1.4761 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 21.8167) against the same month in 2022 (average: 17.6302), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1865 (+23.75%).

2023 Avg (September) 21.8167
2022 Avg (September) 17.6302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.8224 17.6184 18.2978
February 21.2957 19.3631 20.2952
March 21.8144 19.8419 21.1942
April 22.0906 21.2484 21.6133
May 22.0048 20.7010 21.2141
June 21.7053 20.6838 21.3236
July 22.0813 20.2300 21.2767
August 22.6245 21.0749 21.7486
September 22.6760 20.8916 21.8167
October 21.1413 20.0291 20.3407
November 21.5320 20.5411 21.0210
December 21.1833 20.7030 20.8820