YEARLY HIGH
1.9204 CRC
YEARLY LOW
1.7926 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8517 CRC

2024 PKR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PKR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 1.9204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 1.7926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1278 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8469 to the December average rate of 1.8189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.9204 was down 26.44% compared to the 2023 peak of 2.6108, 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 960,220 CRC
2023 Average 974,109 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 896,317 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,902.41 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.9001
1.8048
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 1.8438, compared to 1.8596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 0.0475 CRC (High: 1.8756 / Low: 1.8281). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0229 CRC (High: 1.8479 / Low: 1.8249).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0475
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0229

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0235 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2024: 1.8921) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.9190), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0269 (-1.40%).

2024 Avg (July) 1.8921
2023 Avg (July) 1.9190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8756 1.8281 1.8469
February 1.8671 1.8310 1.8485
March 1.8403 1.8063 1.8251
April 1.8315 1.7926 1.8128
May 1.8709 1.8301 1.8423
June 1.9106 1.8685 1.8872
July 1.9204 1.8758 1.8921
August 1.9012 1.8598 1.8845
September 1.8906 1.8555 1.8668
October 1.8727 1.8437 1.8580
November 1.8479 1.8249 1.8370
December 1.8292 1.8042 1.8189