2023 SDG to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5238 PKR

YEARLY LOW

0.3921 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4685 PKR

2023 SDG to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SDG to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.5238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.3921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1317 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4051 to the December average rate of 0.4693, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.5238 was down 1.26% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.5305, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,619 PKR

2022 Average 2,060 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,961 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 658.50 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.5041

0.3961

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SDG 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 0.4602, compared to 0.4768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4602

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0679 PKR (High: 0.4600 / Low: 0.3921). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 PKR (High: 0.4785 / Low: 0.4740).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0679

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0302 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 0.4747) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.3908), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0840 (+21.49%).

2023 Avg (November) 0.4747

2022 Avg (November) 0.3908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4600	0.3921	0.4051
February	0.4709	0.4286	0.4533
March	0.4977	0.4446	0.4752
April	0.4952	0.4666	0.4745
May	0.4927	0.4727	0.4761
June	0.4785	0.4740	0.4767
July	0.4783	0.4536	0.4685
August	0.5066	0.4714	0.4880
September	0.5122	0.4782	0.4951
October	0.4805	0.4576	0.4649
November	0.5238	0.4636	0.4747
December	0.4746	0.4629	0.4693