YEARLY HIGH
15.0318 MNT
YEARLY LOW
11.1977 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4319 MNT

2023 PKR to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PKR to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 15.0318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 11.1977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8341 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6067 to the December average rate of 12.2334, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 15.0318 was down 9.60% compared to the 2022 peak of 16.6276, 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 7,515,891 MNT
2022 Average 7,670,250 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 5,598,859 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,917,032.82 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

14.9078
11.2940
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MNT 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 12.7712, compared to 12.0926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6786 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 2.3179 MNT (High: 15.0318 / Low: 12.7139). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1058 MNT (High: 12.3437 / Low: 12.2379).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.3179
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1058

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 1.7664 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7664

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 14.6067) against the same month in 2022 (average: 16.2018), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5951 (-9.85%).

2023 Avg (January) 14.6067
2022 Avg (January) 16.2018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0318 12.7139 14.6067
February 13.6006 12.3571 12.8402
March 12.9991 12.0091 12.1769
April 12.6098 12.1938 12.4067
May 12.4184 11.9026 12.3182
June 12.3437 12.2379 12.2786
July 12.9197 12.0348 12.4694
August 12.1679 11.3227 11.7624
September 11.9944 11.1977 11.5952
October 12.5455 11.9358 12.3501
November 12.3923 11.9646 12.1449
December 12.4004 12.0957 12.2334