YEARLY HIGH
5.4033 PKR
YEARLY LOW
3.8775 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9097 PKR

2023 MKD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MKD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 5.4033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 3.8775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5258 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0890 to the December average rate of 5.0019, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.4033 was up 35.79% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.9791, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,017 PKR
2022 Average 17,433 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 19,388 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,629.21 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.3097
3.9780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD 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 4.7846, compared to 5.0348 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2503 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0348

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.8468 PKR (High: 4.7243 / Low: 3.8775). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1455 PKR (High: 5.0894 / Low: 4.9439).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8468
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1455

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 0.3690 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3690

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 5.1988) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.6344), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5644 (+43.04%).

2023 Avg (August) 5.1988
2022 Avg (August) 3.6344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7243 3.8775 4.0890
February 4.8014 4.4024 4.6152
March 5.0206 4.5380 4.8688
April 5.1457 4.9896 5.0533
May 5.2418 4.9511 5.0410
June 5.1117 4.9462 5.0402
July 5.2126 4.8263 5.0565
August 5.4033 5.0414 5.1988
September 5.3795 4.9300 5.1660
October 4.9740 4.7330 4.7970
November 5.0986 4.7918 4.9889
December 5.0894 4.9439 5.0019