YEARLY HIGH
2.6108 CRC
YEARLY LOW
1.7422 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9487 CRC

2023 PKR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PKR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.6108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 1.7422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8686 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4658 to the December average rate of 1.8622, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2.6108 was down 29.26% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.6907, 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 1,305,379 CRC
2022 Average 1,594,854 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 871,093 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 434,286.14 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

2.5324
1.7333
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to CRC 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 2.0329, compared to 1.8646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1683 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.5497 CRC (High: 2.6108 / Low: 2.0611). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0301 CRC (High: 1.9001 / Low: 1.8700).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5497
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0301

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3362 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 2.4658) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.6186), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1528 (-31.86%).

2023 Avg (January) 2.4658
2022 Avg (January) 3.6186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6108 2.0611 2.4658
February 2.2579 2.0491 2.1296
March 2.1303 1.9011 1.9483
April 1.9095 1.8621 1.8883
May 1.9151 1.8116 1.8814
June 1.9001 1.8700 1.8841
July 1.9946 1.8606 1.9190
August 1.9157 1.7707 1.8350
September 1.8723 1.7422 1.7999
October 1.9268 1.8536 1.9040
November 1.9089 1.8411 1.8674
December 1.8833 1.8465 1.8622