YEARLY HIGH
3.1384 PKR
YEARLY LOW
2.6723 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8557 PKR

2021 DOP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the DOP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 3.1384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 2.6723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4661 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7599 to the December average rate of 3.1201, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.1384 was up 1.23% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.1003, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,692 PKR
2020 Average 14,327 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 13,362 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,330.44 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.1627
2.6508
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 2.7274, compared to 2.9841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2567 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1158 PKR (High: 3.1202 / Low: 3.0043). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0254 PKR (High: 2.7715 / Low: 2.7461).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1158
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0254

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0295 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 3.1201) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.7555), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3646 (+13.23%).

2021 Avg (December) 3.1201
2020 Avg (December) 2.7555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7715 2.7461 2.7599
February 2.7658 2.7287 2.7504
March 2.7448 2.6826 2.7233
April 2.7129 2.6823 2.6938
May 2.7269 2.6723 2.6935
June 2.7787 2.7086 2.7435
July 2.8516 2.7635 2.8062
August 2.9311 2.8516 2.8877
September 3.0303 2.9393 2.9739
October 3.1060 3.0204 3.0504
November 3.1202 3.0043 3.0662
December 3.1384 3.0689 3.1201