YEARLY HIGH
74.5107 PKR
YEARLY LOW
51.0365 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.6905 PKR

2023 PLN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PLN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 74.5107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 51.0365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.4742 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.9325 to the December average rate of 71.1093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 74.5107 was up 43.33% compared to the 2022 peak of 51.9868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,490,214 PKR
2022 Average 916,774 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,020,729 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 469,484.47 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

73.5864
52.1458
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to PKR 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 63.8123, compared to 69.5688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.8123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.5688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 10.7640 PKR (High: 61.8004 / Low: 51.0365). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1303 PKR (High: 72.4930 / Low: 70.3628).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.7640
December Spread (Stable) ±2.1303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.6829 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6829

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 71.7997) against the same month in 2022 (average: 47.3799), the exchange rate shifted by +24.4198 (+51.54%).

2023 Avg (August) 71.7997
2022 Avg (August) 47.3799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.8004 51.0365 53.9325
February 62.9120 57.3349 59.8921
March 66.1646 59.8463 63.9434
April 68.4279 65.2642 67.0431
May 71.0583 67.4146 68.3752
June 71.0949 67.9284 69.6872
July 71.8885 67.1213 70.0723
August 74.5107 70.1594 71.7997
September 73.9817 65.4658 69.1288
October 66.7174 64.1035 65.4459
November 72.7786 66.3933 69.8568
December 72.4930 70.3628 71.1093