YEARLY HIGH
998.6986 PKR
YEARLY LOW
740.4986 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
909.3065 PKR

2023 KWD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KWD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 998.6986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 740.4986.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 258.1999 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 764.9856 to the December average rate of 916.0251, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 998.6986 was up 28.14% compared to the 2022 peak of 779.4103, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,993,493 PKR
2022 Average 3,338,229 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 3,702,493 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,290,999.72 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

984.2717
745.0505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 889.3068, compared to 929.3063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.9995 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 889.3068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 929.3063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 137.4091 PKR (High: 877.9077 / Low: 740.4986). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.3681 PKR (High: 936.6649 / Low: 927.2969).

January Spread (Volatile) ±137.4091
June Spread (Stable) ±9.3681

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 60.9008 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -60.9008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 964.3366) against the same month in 2022 (average: 745.6761), the exchange rate shifted by +218.6605 (+29.32%).

2023 Avg (September) 964.3366
2022 Avg (September) 745.6761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 877.9077 740.4986 764.9856
February 902.3788 822.4587 867.4077
March 925.6251 853.9429 913.8967
April 942.1411 910.9747 925.7842
May 964.2857 924.5322 930.9010
June 936.6649 927.2969 932.8654
July 937.0563 887.5316 918.0272
August 989.3824 921.9837 952.9605
September 998.6986 930.4761 964.3366
October 934.5242 889.4435 903.4358
November 935.3388 902.1355 921.0525
December 923.8865 905.4206 916.0251