YEARLY HIGH
1.6725 HUF
YEARLY LOW
1.1399 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2690 HUF

2023 PKR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PKR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.6725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 1.1399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5326 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5701 to the December average rate of 1.2395, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.6725 was down 18.19% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.0443, 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 836,253 HUF
2022 Average 912,413 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 569,965 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 266,288.14 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.6078
1.1550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to HUF 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 1.3015, compared to 1.2365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.3282 HUF (High: 1.6725 / Low: 1.3443). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0367 HUF (High: 1.2096 / Low: 1.1729).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3282
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0367

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.2157 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.5701) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.7965), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2264 (-12.60%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.5701
2022 Avg (January) 1.7965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6725 1.3443 1.5701
February 1.4361 1.3074 1.3544
March 1.3425 1.2289 1.2841
April 1.2437 1.1803 1.2077
May 1.2196 1.1519 1.1998
June 1.2096 1.1729 1.1927
July 1.2876 1.1797 1.2186
August 1.2557 1.1399 1.2034
September 1.2944 1.1555 1.2175
October 1.3320 1.2761 1.3064
November 1.2925 1.2003 1.2336
December 1.2586 1.2180 1.2395