YEARLY HIGH
800.2559 PKR
YEARLY LOW
588.8768 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
726.0776 PKR

2023 OMR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the OMR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 800.2559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 588.8768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 211.3790 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 607.1779 to the December average rate of 732.5544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 800.2559 was up 28.02% compared to the 2022 peak of 625.1248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,001,279 PKR
2022 Average 2,657,688 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 2,944,384 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,056,895.23 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

790.0341
590.5546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR 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 708.1962, compared to 743.9591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 35.7629 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 708.1962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 743.9591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 107.1612 PKR (High: 696.0380 / Low: 588.8768). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2954 PKR (High: 746.9206 / Low: 740.6253).

January Spread (Volatile) ±107.1612
June Spread (Stable) ±6.2954

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 47.6532 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -47.6532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 773.4108) against the same month in 2022 (average: 598.7590), the exchange rate shifted by +174.6517 (+29.17%).

2023 Avg (September) 773.4108
2022 Avg (September) 598.7590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 696.0380 588.8768 607.1779
February 716.1520 651.9364 689.7705
March 737.0414 680.7027 728.3702
April 749.6152 724.8750 737.0003
May 767.9859 735.1396 742.2492
June 746.9206 740.6253 744.6091
July 747.3084 707.4480 731.5881
August 791.3718 736.4494 762.1966
September 800.2559 747.1294 773.4108
October 750.1991 714.4098 725.7576
November 749.0817 723.1707 738.2470
December 740.8672 722.7334 732.5544