YEARLY HIGH
1.7309 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.2750 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5715 PKR

2023 DJF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the DJF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 1.7309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.2750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4559 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3150 to the December average rate of 1.5836, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.7309 was up 28.48% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.3472, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,654 PKR
2022 Average 5,748 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 6,375 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,279.69 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.7082
1.2792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 1.5329, compared to 1.6101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0773 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.2317 PKR (High: 1.5066 / Low: 1.2750). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0170 PKR (High: 1.6191 / Low: 1.6021).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2317
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0170

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 0.1016 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 1.6724) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.2949), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3775 (+29.16%).

2023 Avg (September) 1.6724
2022 Avg (September) 1.2949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5066 1.2750 1.3150
February 1.5493 1.3941 1.4915
March 1.5959 1.4735 1.5769
April 1.6243 1.5722 1.5969
May 1.6641 1.5931 1.6064
June 1.6191 1.6021 1.6104
July 1.6209 1.5389 1.5850
August 1.7134 1.5944 1.6496
September 1.7309 1.6120 1.6724
October 1.6198 1.5473 1.5708
November 1.6235 1.5741 1.5993
December 1.6069 1.5625 1.5836