YEARLY HIGH
27.1527 PKR
YEARLY LOW
18.5844 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.9601 PKR

2023 GHS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GHS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 27.1527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 18.5844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5683 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.5685 to the December average rate of 23.4602, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 27.1527 was down 6.32% compared to the 2022 peak of 28.9837, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 135,764 PKR
2022 Average 118,686 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 92,922 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,841.45 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

26.5654
20.0233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 23.3155, compared to 24.6047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2892 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.3155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.6047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 8.5683 PKR (High: 27.1527 / Low: 18.5844). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5196 PKR (High: 23.7688 / Low: 23.2491).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.5683
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5196

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 2.1591 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1591

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 20.5685) against the same month in 2022 (average: 28.4031), the exchange rate shifted by -7.8346 (-27.58%).

2023 Avg (January) 20.5685
2022 Avg (January) 28.4031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.1527 18.5844 20.5685
February 22.6302 20.0349 21.2785
March 24.3605 20.4929 22.7317
April 26.8314 23.5358 24.8320
May 26.8346 23.9406 25.1731
June 25.6453 24.8185 25.3091
July 25.3486 24.0324 24.6839
August 26.6969 25.0847 26.0203
September 26.9845 24.8167 25.9173
October 24.8864 23.3084 23.7582
November 24.1179 23.3360 23.7882
December 23.7688 23.2491 23.4602