YEARLY HIGH
21.7112 PKR
YEARLY LOW
18.4100 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.3770 PKR

2024 SCR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SCR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 21.7112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 18.4100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3011 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.9194 to the December average rate of 19.7149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 21.7112 was down 8.97% compared to the 2023 peak of 23.8514, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 108,556 PKR
2023 Average 104,060 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 92,050 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,505.64 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

21.0398
19.5945
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 20.5257, compared to 20.2283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.5257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 3.2948 PKR (High: 21.7112 / Low: 18.4164). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6383 PKR (High: 20.7303 / Low: 20.0920).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.2948
May Spread (Stable) ±0.6383

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5034 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 20.2864) against the same month in 2023 (average: 21.9469), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6604 (-7.57%).

2024 Avg (August) 20.2864
2023 Avg (August) 21.9469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.4345 20.2939 20.9194
February 21.1845 20.2114 20.7327
March 20.9032 19.6002 20.5016
April 20.7274 19.3423 20.4619
May 20.7303 20.0920 20.3750
June 20.5376 18.9505 20.1638
July 20.6078 19.7053 20.1753
August 21.7112 18.4164 20.2864
September 21.6797 19.9054 20.6958
October 21.2369 18.4631 20.2788
November 20.7441 19.4365 20.2184
December 20.8794 18.4100 19.7149