YEARLY HIGH
0.5208 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.3853 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4262 VUV

2023 PKR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PKR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.5208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.3853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1355 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5061 to the December average rate of 0.4210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.5208 was down 20.34% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.6538, 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 260,409 VUV
2022 Average 287,877 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 192,669 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,740.54 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.5168
0.3883
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to VUV 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 0.4373, compared to 0.4150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0803 VUV (High: 0.5208 / Low: 0.4405). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 VUV (High: 0.4173 / Low: 0.4138).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0803
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 0.0612 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.5061) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.6415), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1354 (-21.10%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.5061
2022 Avg (January) 0.6415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5208 0.4405 0.5061
February 0.4712 0.4281 0.4449
March 0.4504 0.4161 0.4216
April 0.4263 0.4123 0.4195
May 0.4199 0.4024 0.4165
June 0.4173 0.4138 0.4151
July 0.4368 0.4135 0.4225
August 0.4187 0.3896 0.4048
September 0.4128 0.3853 0.3990
October 0.4317 0.4107 0.4250
November 0.4264 0.4117 0.4179
December 0.4267 0.4162 0.4210