YEARLY HIGH
21.8926 COP
YEARLY LOW
13.0743 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.5800 COP

2023 PKR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PKR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 21.8926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 13.0743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8184 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.2227 to the December average rate of 14.0305, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 21.8926 was down 5.49% compared to the 2022 peak of 23.1653, 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 10,946,311 COP
2022 Average 10,434,330 COP
Yearly Trough Low 6,537,135 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,409,175.69 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

20.8975
12.7989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to COP 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 16.9716, compared to 14.1885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1885

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 4.6752 COP (High: 21.8926 / Low: 17.2174). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6507 COP (High: 14.2663 / Low: 13.6156).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.6752
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6507

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.1451 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 20.2227) against the same month in 2022 (average: 22.6601), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4375 (-10.76%).

2023 Avg (January) 20.2227
2022 Avg (January) 22.6601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.8926 17.2174 20.2227
February 19.0021 17.1309 18.0776
March 18.5444 16.2434 16.9887
April 16.5288 15.4400 15.9859
May 16.5185 15.3812 15.8942
June 15.5261 14.2224 14.6608
July 15.4061 13.7087 14.4447
August 14.6022 13.3963 13.8826
September 14.2396 13.0743 13.4738
October 15.5927 14.1146 15.1108
November 14.6470 13.7579 14.1883
December 14.2663 13.6156 14.0305