YEARLY HIGH
83.2525 PKR
YEARLY LOW
59.4325 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.7913 PKR

2023 PEN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PEN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 83.2525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 59.4325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.8200 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.1331 to the December average rate of 75.4874, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 83.2525 was up 34.85% compared to the 2022 peak of 61.7353, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 416,263 PKR
2022 Average 266,754 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 297,162 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,100.15 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

81.8492
59.2498
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 72.6916, compared to 76.8910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1994 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.6916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 76.8910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 10.2375 PKR (High: 69.6700 / Low: 59.4325). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0140 PKR (High: 79.5200 / Low: 77.5060).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.2375
June Spread (Stable) ±2.0140

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 7.1798 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1798

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 79.9660) against the same month in 2022 (average: 59.2847), the exchange rate shifted by +20.6813 (+34.88%).

2023 Avg (September) 79.9660
2022 Avg (September) 59.2847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 69.6700 59.4325 61.1331
February 71.7751 65.0259 69.1715
March 75.5586 69.0711 74.1708
April 76.5825 74.2468 75.5019
May 81.0000 76.3322 77.5622
June 79.5200 77.5060 78.6104
July 80.1787 75.4782 78.2619
August 82.5510 76.8162 79.4948
September 83.2525 75.8686 79.9660
October 76.1478 71.1676 72.7862
November 76.5916 73.2090 75.3499
December 76.5583 74.2880 75.4874