YEARLY HIGH
81.1114 PKR
YEARLY LOW
63.9483 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
75.8454 PKR

2023 ILS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ILS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 11, valuing the pair at 81.1114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 63.9483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.1632 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.8864 to the December average rate of 76.9761, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 81.1114 was up 14.07% compared to the 2022 peak of 71.1073, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 405,557 PKR
2022 Average 304,148 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 319,741 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,815.86 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

79.8187
66.8016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 75.8273, compared to 75.8634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.8273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.8634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 13.6170 PKR (High: 77.5653 / Low: 63.9483). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5299 PKR (High: 78.0267 / Low: 75.4968).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.6170
December Spread (Stable) ±2.5299

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 7.7452 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7452

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 77.8447) against the same month in 2022 (average: 57.4643), the exchange rate shifted by +20.3804 (+35.47%).

2023 Avg (May) 77.8447
2022 Avg (May) 57.4643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 77.5653 63.9483 67.8864
February 79.7033 70.3009 74.9605
March 79.9151 72.4655 77.4939
April 80.5069 76.1838 78.0442
May 81.1114 76.4181 77.8447
June 80.8595 76.1500 78.7340
July 79.1681 73.5796 76.8224
August 80.5587 76.4253 78.3605
September 81.0599 74.8475 78.0072
October 75.8673 67.7385 70.2620
November 77.5777 69.8235 74.7525
December 78.0267 75.4968 76.9761