YEARLY HIGH
6.8105 PKR
YEARLY LOW
5.1291 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1959 PKR

2023 MUR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MUR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 6.8105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 5.1291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6815 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2959 to the December average rate of 6.3888, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.8105 was up 24.99% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.4490, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,053 PKR
2022 Average 23,114 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 25,645 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,407.36 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

6.7495
5.1638
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 5.9979, compared to 6.3940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3961 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.9338 PKR (High: 6.0629 / Low: 5.1291). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1424 PKR (High: 6.3367 / Low: 6.1943).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9338
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1424

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.3143 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 6.6174) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.1323), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4851 (+28.94%).

2023 Avg (September) 6.6174
2022 Avg (September) 5.1323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0629 5.1291 5.2959
February 6.0733 5.5245 5.8075
March 6.2442 5.6548 6.0309
April 6.3793 6.1809 6.2837
May 6.5270 6.2354 6.2895
June 6.3367 6.1943 6.2797
July 6.2969 5.9956 6.1793
August 6.7025 6.2729 6.4509
September 6.8105 6.4398 6.6174
October 6.4998 6.1978 6.3031
November 6.5297 6.2915 6.4244
December 6.4552 6.2718 6.3888