YEARLY HIGH
18.1742 KHR
YEARLY LOW
13.5014 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.7586 KHR

2023 PKR to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PKR to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 18.1742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 13.5014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6728 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6406 to the December average rate of 14.5772, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 18.1742 was down 22.11% compared to the 2022 peak of 23.3325, 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 9,087,121 KHR
2022 Average 10,089,010 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 6,750,712 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,336,409.17 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

18.0166
13.5047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to KHR 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 15.1026, compared to 14.4146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.4146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 2.8484 KHR (High: 18.1742 / Low: 15.3258). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1450 KHR (High: 14.4570 / Low: 14.3121).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.8484
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1450

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 2.2440 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 17.6406) against the same month in 2022 (average: 23.0562), the exchange rate shifted by -5.4156 (-23.49%).

2023 Avg (January) 17.6406
2022 Avg (January) 23.0562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.1742 15.3258 17.6406
February 16.5595 14.8685 15.3965
March 15.4837 14.2777 14.4557
April 14.5732 14.0575 14.3305
May 14.5429 13.9185 14.4056
June 14.4570 14.3121 14.3868
July 15.0804 14.3747 14.6467
August 14.5894 13.6468 14.1130
September 14.3458 13.5014 13.8806
October 15.0364 14.2890 14.7828
November 14.7443 14.2908 14.4869
December 14.7034 14.4412 14.5772