YEARLY HIGH
226.3924 PKR
YEARLY LOW
168.6526 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
208.0734 PKR

2023 SGD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SGD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 226.3924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 168.6526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.7398 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.5011 to the December average rate of 211.8325, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 226.3924 was up 30.43% compared to the 2022 peak of 173.5678, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,131,962 PKR
2022 Average 741,591 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 843,263 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 288,699.05 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

222.5686
172.3132
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 203.9450, compared to 212.2017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.2567 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 203.9450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 212.2017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 35.2335 PKR (High: 203.8861 / Low: 168.6526). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8942 PKR (High: 213.8760 / Low: 209.9818).

January Spread (Volatile) ±35.2335
December Spread (Stable) ±3.8942

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 14.2834 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.2834

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 218.3807) against the same month in 2022 (average: 163.1205), the exchange rate shifted by +55.2602 (+33.88%).

2023 Avg (September) 218.3807
2022 Avg (September) 163.1205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 203.8861 168.6526 176.5011
February 208.2904 189.0282 199.1663
March 213.6292 195.3149 208.9398
April 217.2683 209.3815 212.9635
May 222.0095 210.6736 213.2236
June 215.0163 210.8911 212.8758
July 216.5363 201.7739 210.9512
August 225.7685 211.1078 217.2116
September 226.3924 210.2296 218.3807
October 211.4415 200.2329 204.0973
November 214.7872 205.1220 210.7368
December 213.8760 209.9818 211.8325