YEARLY HIGH
114.0029 PKR
YEARLY LOW
83.8655 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
103.4090 PKR

2023 XCD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XCD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 114.0029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 83.8655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.1374 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 86.4887 to the December average rate of 104.3564, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 114.0029 was up 27.97% compared to the 2022 peak of 89.0862, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 570,014 PKR
2022 Average 378,607 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 419,328 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150,686.82 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

112.5276
84.1216
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 100.8497, compared to 105.9683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 100.8497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.9683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 15.2899 PKR (High: 99.1554 / Low: 83.8655). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9118 PKR (High: 106.3993 / Low: 105.4875).

January Spread (Volatile) ±15.2899
June Spread (Stable) ±0.9118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 6.7808 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 110.1604) against the same month in 2022 (average: 85.2847), the exchange rate shifted by +24.8758 (+29.17%).

2023 Avg (September) 110.1604
2022 Avg (September) 85.2847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 99.1554 83.8655 86.4887
February 102.0182 92.6910 98.2268
March 105.0119 96.9799 103.6599
April 106.7843 103.2613 104.9598
May 109.3967 104.8525 105.7155
June 106.3993 105.4875 106.0472
July 106.4559 100.7843 104.2003
August 112.7443 104.9131 108.5913
September 114.0029 106.4307 110.1604
October 106.9532 101.7557 103.3797
November 106.6955 103.0135 105.1216
December 105.5392 102.9463 104.3564