YEARLY HIGH
75.1865 PKR
YEARLY LOW
73.7294 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.2049 PKR

2024 SAR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SAR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 75.1865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 73.7294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4571 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.6417 to the December average rate of 74.0278, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 75.1865 was down 8.46% compared to the 2023 peak of 82.1375, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 375,933 PKR
2023 Average 372,503 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 368,647 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,285.55 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

74.7065
73.9289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 74.3150, compared to 74.0948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.3150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.0948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 1.3638 PKR (High: 75.1865 / Low: 73.8227). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2903 PKR (High: 74.1798 / Low: 73.8896).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3638
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2903

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2442 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 74.6417) against the same month in 2023 (average: 62.2284), the exchange rate shifted by +12.4133 (+19.95%).

2024 Avg (January) 74.6417
2023 Avg (January) 62.2284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.1865 73.8227 74.6417
February 74.5823 73.7294 74.3975
March 74.5283 73.9294 74.2936
April 74.4418 73.9217 74.1345
May 74.3399 73.8895 74.1876
June 74.5592 74.0594 74.2352
July 74.3309 74.0107 74.1936
August 74.3675 73.8132 74.1942
September 74.3456 73.9723 74.1582
October 74.1798 73.8896 73.9937
November 74.2988 73.8122 74.0011
December 74.2651 73.8046 74.0278