YEARLY HIGH
3.7990 CLP
YEARLY LOW
2.6577 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0161 CLP

2023 PKR to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PKR to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 3.7990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 2.6577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1413 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5315 to the December average rate of 3.1063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.7990 was down 23.93% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.9938, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,899,483 CLP
2022 Average 2,147,456 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 1,328,852 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 570,631.14 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.6061
2.7104
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to CLP 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 2.9750, compared to 3.0571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.8373 CLP (High: 3.7990 / Low: 2.9617). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0860 CLP (High: 2.8281 / Low: 2.7421).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8373
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0860

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5123 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 3.5315) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.6480), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1165 (-24.02%).

2023 Avg (January) 3.5315
2022 Avg (January) 4.6480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7990 2.9617 3.5315
February 3.2219 2.8786 3.0192
March 3.1020 2.7789 2.8833
April 2.9234 2.7869 2.8383
May 2.8551 2.6577 2.7930
June 2.8281 2.7421 2.7850
July 2.9782 2.7941 2.8963
August 3.0399 2.7887 2.9209
September 3.1486 2.7863 2.9787
October 3.4296 3.0831 3.3210
November 3.2605 3.0434 3.1192
December 3.1990 3.0224 3.1063