YEARLY HIGH
3.8563 PKR
YEARLY LOW
2.7493 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2952 PKR

2023 RUB to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 3.8563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 2.7493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1070 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3428 to the December average rate of 3.0976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.8563 was down 8.23% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.2021, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 19,281 PKR
2022 Average 15,367 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 13,747 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,534.92 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.7483
2.8015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 3.5295, compared to 3.0609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4686 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.7214 PKR (High: 3.7968 / Low: 3.0753). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1593 PKR (High: 3.1873 / Low: 3.0281).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7214
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1593

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3297 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 3.6137) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2.2400), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3738 (+61.33%).

2023 Avg (February) 3.6137
2022 Avg (February) 2.2400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7968 3.0753 3.3428
February 3.8563 3.3914 3.6137
March 3.7590 3.4823 3.6694
April 3.6607 3.4242 3.5028
May 3.8405 3.5106 3.6104
June 3.5481 3.2254 3.4380
July 3.2372 2.9852 3.1083
August 3.1878 2.8839 3.0639
September 3.1858 2.9362 3.0778
October 3.0118 2.7493 2.8804
November 3.2349 2.9984 3.1376
December 3.1873 3.0281 3.0976