2023 PKR to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 PKR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the PKR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 5.6381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 2, dropping to 4.3051.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3330 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3285 to the December average rate of 4.6147, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.6381 was down 18.69% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.9343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
PKR to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.7735, compared to 4.6015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1720 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 1.0385 KRW (High: 5.6381 / Low: 4.5995). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1215 KRW (High: 4.6612 / Low: 4.5397).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.5038 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 5.3285) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6.7744), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4459 (-21.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.6381 | 4.5995 | 5.3285 |
| February | 5.1001 | 4.5340 | 4.8247 |
| March | 4.9832 | 4.5537 | 4.6598 |
| April | 4.7770 | 4.5643 | 4.6593 |
| May | 4.7398 | 4.4953 | 4.6484 |
| June | 4.6202 | 4.4102 | 4.5204 |
| July | 4.7679 | 4.4428 | 4.5648 |
| August | 4.6670 | 4.3425 | 4.5122 |
| September | 4.7042 | 4.3051 | 4.4837 |
| October | 4.9103 | 4.6807 | 4.8338 |
| November | 4.8104 | 4.4922 | 4.6000 |
| December | 4.6612 | 4.5397 | 4.6147 |