YEARLY HIGH
30.2534 PKR
YEARLY LOW
21.5777 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.6213 PKR

2023 MAD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MAD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 30.2534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 21.5777.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6758 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.8492 to the December average rate of 28.0886, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 30.2534 was up 30.10% compared to the 2022 peak of 23.2538, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 151,267 PKR
2022 Average 100,506 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 107,888 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,378.84 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

30.3165
22.1703
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 26.7582, compared to 28.4843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.7582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.4843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 4.6684 PKR (High: 26.2461 / Low: 21.5777). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9334 PKR (High: 28.9482 / Low: 28.0148).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.6684
June Spread (Stable) ±0.9334

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 1.9037 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 29.1002) against the same month in 2022 (average: 21.4563), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6439 (+35.63%).

2023 Avg (September) 29.1002
2022 Avg (September) 21.4563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.2461 21.5777 22.8492
February 26.8611 24.4221 25.7748
March 27.7931 25.2522 27.1275
April 28.6456 27.5029 28.0048
May 29.3531 27.8942 28.2697
June 28.9482 28.0148 28.5230
July 29.6742 28.0122 28.9190
August 30.2167 28.8088 29.6377
September 30.2534 27.8628 29.1002
October 28.1081 26.7680 27.1965
November 28.4599 27.2142 27.9642
December 28.6451 27.6653 28.0886