YEARLY HIGH
152.3989 IRR
YEARLY LOW
149.1311 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
151.1738 IRR

2024 PKR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PKR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 152.3989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 149.1311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2679 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.2204 to the December average rate of 151.6896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 152.3989 was down 17.46% compared to the 2023 peak of 184.6453, 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 76,199,467 IRR
2023 Average 75,822,583 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 74,565,526 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,633,940.73 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

151.8365
150.0735
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to IRR 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 150.9343, compared to 151.4133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4790 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 150.9343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.4133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 2.7100 IRR (High: 151.8411 / Low: 149.1311). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7672 IRR (High: 151.8761 / Low: 151.1088).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.7100
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7672

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0718 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0718

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 151.6896) against the same month in 2023 (average: 149.7445), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9451 (+1.30%).

2024 Avg (December) 151.6896
2023 Avg (December) 149.7445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 151.8411 149.1311 150.2204
February 152.1113 150.2637 150.6784
March 151.4771 150.4039 150.8871
April 151.7296 150.9510 151.3088
May 151.8280 150.8609 151.2719
June 151.9564 150.5532 151.2395
July 152.0249 150.9503 151.2864
August 152.2272 150.8403 151.2146
September 152.2989 150.9809 151.3130
October 151.8761 151.1088 151.5198
November 151.7648 150.8663 151.4564
December 152.3989 151.1994 151.6896