YEARLY HIGH
100.6964 PKR
YEARLY LOW
98.7477 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
99.4395 PKR

2024 WST to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the WST to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 100.6964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 98.7477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9488 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.9717 to the December average rate of 99.3192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 100.6964 was down 11.15% compared to the 2023 peak of 113.3340, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 503,482 PKR
2023 Average 511,493 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 493,738 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,743.76 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

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99.1647
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WST 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 99.5422, compared to 99.3368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 99.5422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.3368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 1.8207 PKR (High: 100.6964 / Low: 98.8757). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3985 PKR (High: 99.5144 / Low: 99.1159).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.8207
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3985

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 0.3268 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 99.9717) against the same month in 2023 (average: 86.6491), the exchange rate shifted by +13.3227 (+15.38%).

2024 Avg (January) 99.9717
2023 Avg (January) 86.6491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 100.6964 98.8757 99.9717
February 99.9018 98.7477 99.6449
March 99.8214 99.1369 99.5101
April 99.6736 99.0366 99.3075
May 99.5773 98.9605 99.3717
June 99.8698 99.2444 99.4472
July 99.5893 99.1418 99.3954
August 99.6620 98.7832 99.4300
September 99.5987 99.0768 99.3805
October 99.5144 99.1159 99.2380
November 99.6448 99.0431 99.2578
December 99.6301 99.0118 99.3192