YEARLY HIGH
58.1896 LBP
YEARLY LOW
5.5826 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.5250 LBP

2023 PKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 58.1896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 5.5826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.6070 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4992 to the December average rate of 53.3674, the exchange rate registered a net change of 721.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 58.1896 was up 568.82% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.7004, 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 29,094,815 LBP
2022 Average 3,742,054 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,791,311 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,303,504.27 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

58.5571
1.7667
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LBP 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 44.4819, compared to 52.5682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.4819
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.5682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 52.6070 LBP (High: 58.1896 / Low: 5.5826). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9660 LBP (High: 53.2461 / Low: 52.2800).

February Spread (Volatile) ±52.6070
June Spread (Stable) ±0.9660

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.1748 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1748

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 47.7754) against the same month in 2022 (average: 8.6209), the exchange rate shifted by +39.1545 (+454.18%).

2023 Avg (February) 47.7754
2022 Avg (February) 8.6209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7272 5.6422 6.4992
February 58.1896 5.5826 47.7754
March 57.6681 52.9839 53.8246
April 53.8234 52.2180 53.2206
May 53.7960 51.1035 52.8064
June 53.2461 52.2800 52.7653
July 55.9615 52.3471 53.5177
August 53.3624 49.3360 51.3428
September 52.3005 48.8594 50.5923
October 54.5553 52.0918 53.7682
November 53.6206 52.1328 52.8207
December 54.0253 52.7384 53.3674