YEARLY HIGH
16.4098 PKR
YEARLY LOW
13.2662 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.1363 PKR

2023 LSL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 16.4098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 13.2662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1436 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6630 to the December average rate of 15.1076, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 16.4098 was up 8.71% compared to the 2022 peak of 15.0952, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82,049 PKR
2022 Average 62,449 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 66,331 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,717.81 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

15.9070
13.4591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 14.9681, compared to 15.3046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 2.1032 PKR (High: 15.3694 / Low: 13.2662). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6013 PKR (High: 15.4520 / Low: 14.8507).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.1032
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 1.0414 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 15.6131) against the same month in 2022 (average: 13.2219), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3911 (+18.08%).

2023 Avg (August) 15.6131
2022 Avg (August) 13.2219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.3694 13.2662 13.6630
February 15.8742 14.0076 14.8384
March 15.9178 14.3495 15.3384
April 16.0764 15.3190 15.6420
May 15.5659 14.4540 15.0132
June 15.8100 14.4215 15.3134
July 16.3180 14.3617 15.4643
August 16.4098 14.7396 15.6131
September 16.3522 15.0431 15.7030
October 15.2931 14.3800 14.6616
November 15.8658 14.4901 15.2779
December 15.4520 14.8507 15.1076