YEARLY HIGH
5.5779 PKR
YEARLY LOW
4.2271 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1044 PKR

2023 ETB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ETB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 5.5779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.2271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3508 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3579 to the December average rate of 5.0222, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.5779 was up 21.66% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.5850, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,890 PKR
2022 Average 19,670 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 21,135 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,754.20 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.4949
4.2545
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 5.0424, compared to 5.1664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0424
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.7669 PKR (High: 4.9939 / Low: 4.2271). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0772 PKR (High: 5.2849 / Low: 5.2078).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7669
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0772

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3674 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3674

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 5.3915) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.3771), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0144 (+23.17%).

2023 Avg (September) 5.3915
2022 Avg (September) 4.3771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9939 4.2271 4.3579
February 5.1428 4.6349 4.9428
March 5.2653 4.8761 5.2119
April 5.3200 5.1356 5.2361
May 5.4538 5.2115 5.2546
June 5.2849 5.2078 5.2510
July 5.2473 4.9779 5.1362
August 5.5124 5.1430 5.3279
September 5.5779 5.2023 5.3915
October 5.1873 4.9529 5.0241
November 5.1843 5.0117 5.0962
December 5.1207 4.9399 5.0222