2021 BMD to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 BMD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the BMD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 179.1818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 151.1972.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.9846 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.5977 to the December average rate of 177.5499, 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 179.1818 was up 6.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 168.8842, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
BMD 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 156.4943, compared to 169.3435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.8491 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 7.0350 PKR (High: 176.5985 / Low: 169.5634). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0273 PKR (High: 161.1362 / Low: 160.1088).
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 3.2592 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 177.5499) against the same month in 2020 (average: 160.2820), the exchange rate shifted by +17.2678 (+10.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 161.1362 | 160.1088 | 160.5977 |
| February | 160.4689 | 157.7544 | 159.3869 |
| March | 157.9916 | 152.6404 | 156.1276 |
| April | 154.3500 | 152.5484 | 153.1652 |
| May | 155.2558 | 151.1972 | 153.2778 |
| June | 158.2649 | 154.4000 | 156.4106 |
| July | 162.5891 | 157.0688 | 159.9949 |
| August | 166.7348 | 162.5891 | 164.7454 |
| September | 170.8842 | 167.0922 | 168.4653 |
| October | 175.1237 | 170.5000 | 171.9395 |
| November | 176.5985 | 169.5634 | 173.3658 |
| December | 179.1818 | 175.2971 | 177.5499 |