2023 SBD to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 SBD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the SBD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 36.8120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 27.3789.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4330 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.2858 to the December average rate of 33.3464, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 36.8120 was up 24.69% compared to the 2022 peak of 29.5227, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
SBD to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 32.9121, compared to 34.0543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1423 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 5.2433 PKR (High: 32.6222 / Low: 27.3789). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2872 PKR (High: 34.4980 / Low: 34.2108).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.3131 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 35.4433) against the same month in 2022 (average: 28.1654), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2779 (+25.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.6222 | 27.3789 | 28.2858 |
| February | 33.6343 | 30.5592 | 32.2427 |
| March | 34.4800 | 31.8308 | 34.0422 |
| April | 34.8270 | 33.6784 | 34.2077 |
| May | 35.4738 | 34.0885 | 34.3119 |
| June | 34.4980 | 34.2108 | 34.3822 |
| July | 34.3906 | 32.5644 | 33.6634 |
| August | 36.4056 | 33.8798 | 35.0680 |
| September | 36.8120 | 34.2964 | 35.4433 |
| October | 34.4778 | 32.6661 | 33.1301 |
| November | 34.2472 | 33.0257 | 33.6747 |
| December | 33.6256 | 33.0049 | 33.3464 |