YEARLY HIGH
38.0971 PKR
YEARLY LOW
28.1832 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.6694 PKR

2023 MOP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MOP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 38.0971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 28.1832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9140 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.0193 to the December average rate of 35.0199, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 38.0971 was up 28.36% compared to the 2022 peak of 29.6801, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 190,486 PKR
2022 Average 126,850 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 140,916 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,569.82 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

37.7115
28.2291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 33.7684, compared to 35.5704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.7684
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.5704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 5.0130 PKR (High: 33.1962 / Low: 28.1832). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3497 PKR (High: 35.6909 / Low: 35.3412).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.0130
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3497

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 2.2371 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 36.9213) against the same month in 2022 (average: 28.5222), the exchange rate shifted by +8.3991 (+29.45%).

2023 Avg (September) 36.9213
2022 Avg (September) 28.5222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.1962 28.1832 29.0193
February 34.1153 30.7136 32.8425
March 35.1248 32.4182 34.7021
April 35.6733 34.6255 35.1179
May 36.6339 35.0009 35.3994
June 35.6909 35.3412 35.5291
July 35.7714 33.7778 35.0141
August 37.6707 35.2377 36.4117
September 38.0971 35.6337 36.9213
October 35.7559 34.1908 34.6841
November 35.8844 34.5564 35.3715
December 35.4285 34.5737 35.0199