2021 BBD to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 BBD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the BBD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 89.5909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 75.5986.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.9923 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.2989 to the December average rate of 88.7749, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 89.5909 was up 6.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 84.4421, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
BBD to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 78.2472, compared to 84.6717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.4246 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 3.5175 PKR (High: 88.2992 / Low: 84.7817). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5137 PKR (High: 80.5681 / Low: 80.0544).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.6296 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 88.7749) against the same month in 2020 (average: 80.1410), the exchange rate shifted by +8.6339 (+10.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80.5681 | 80.0544 | 80.2989 |
| February | 80.2345 | 78.8772 | 79.6934 |
| March | 78.9958 | 76.3202 | 78.0638 |
| April | 77.1750 | 76.2742 | 76.5826 |
| May | 77.6279 | 75.5986 | 76.6389 |
| June | 79.1325 | 77.2000 | 78.2053 |
| July | 81.2945 | 78.5344 | 79.9974 |
| August | 83.3674 | 81.2945 | 82.3727 |
| September | 85.4421 | 83.5461 | 84.2326 |
| October | 87.5618 | 85.2500 | 85.9697 |
| November | 88.2992 | 84.7817 | 86.6829 |
| December | 89.5909 | 87.6485 | 88.7749 |