YEARLY HIGH
387.3055 PKR
YEARLY LOW
270.4829 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
347.7450 PKR

2023 GBP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GBP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 387.3055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 270.4829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 116.8227 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 286.2703 to the December average rate of 357.2145, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 387.3055 was up 32.24% compared to the 2022 peak of 292.8895, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,936,528 PKR
2022 Average 1,258,570 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,352,414 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 584,113.31 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

381.3635
277.6255
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 336.3941, compared to 359.0959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.7018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 336.3941
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 359.0959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 59.3486 PKR (High: 329.8314 / Low: 270.4829). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.2648 PKR (High: 362.2070 / Low: 353.9422).

January Spread (Volatile) ±59.3486
December Spread (Stable) ±8.2648

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 28.8592 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -28.8592

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 372.7187) against the same month in 2022 (average: 264.1699), the exchange rate shifted by +108.5488 (+41.09%).

2023 Avg (August) 372.7187
2022 Avg (August) 264.1699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 329.8314 270.4829 286.2703
February 332.3439 301.6944 320.2798
March 351.4016 315.2168 340.1061
April 360.2781 347.4915 353.0411
May 369.7881 351.8971 356.4675
June 368.5938 355.0570 362.1998
July 371.1145 349.6882 362.6512
August 387.3055 361.4478 372.7187
September 387.2749 349.6754 368.8874
October 352.4347 334.1522 340.0282
November 363.2438 341.4176 353.0753
December 362.2070 353.9422 357.2145