YEARLY HIGH
38.6791 GNF
YEARLY LOW
27.8945 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.9667 GNF

2023 PKR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PKR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 38.6791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 27.8945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7847 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.1585 to the December average rate of 30.5022, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 38.6791 was down 26.88% compared to the 2022 peak of 52.8947, 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 19,339,571 GNF
2022 Average 21,779,750 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 13,947,241 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,392,330.21 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

37.9823
28.0966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to GNF 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 31.8640, compared to 30.0694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7946 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.8640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.0694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 6.5500 GNF (High: 38.6791 / Low: 32.1292). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3598 GNF (High: 30.3091 / Low: 29.9493).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.5500
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3598

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 4.5779 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 37.1585) against the same month in 2022 (average: 51.5225), the exchange rate shifted by -14.3640 (-27.88%).

2023 Avg (January) 37.1585
2022 Avg (January) 51.5225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.6791 32.1292 37.1585
February 34.6863 31.5034 32.5806
March 33.1368 30.3582 30.8377
April 30.7054 29.8295 30.3208
May 30.4915 29.1457 30.1904
June 30.3091 29.9493 30.0961
July 31.7577 29.8803 30.5748
August 30.3424 28.2033 29.3589
September 30.0608 27.8945 28.9204
October 31.1805 29.7970 30.7875
November 31.0705 29.9035 30.2728
December 30.9079 30.1692 30.5022