2021 GBP to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

241.1991 PKR

YEARLY LOW

209.3532 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

223.9915 PKR

2021 GBP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GBP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 241.1991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 209.3532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.8459 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 219.0986 to the December average rate of 236.2978, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 241.1991 was up 7.89% compared to the 2020 peak of 223.5680, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,205,996 PKR

2020 Average 1,038,611 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,046,766 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 159,229.44 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

238.7360

209.4780

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 217.2398, compared to 230.7431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.5032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 217.2398

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 230.7431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 9.8022 PKR (High: 220.2008 / Low: 210.3986). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8662 PKR (High: 220.8528 / Low: 216.9865).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.8022

January Spread (Stable) ±3.8662

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.7639 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 236.2978) against the same month in 2020 (average: 215.5514), the exchange rate shifted by +20.7464 (+9.62%).

2021 Avg (December) 236.2978

2020 Avg (December) 215.5514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	220.8528	216.9865	219.0986
February	224.8225	219.0264	221.1273
March	220.2008	210.3986	216.3634
April	214.5935	209.3532	211.9162
May	220.5118	212.2889	215.7730
June	221.0882	216.4759	219.1605
July	226.5997	217.2418	221.0501
August	229.3134	223.7952	227.2568
September	234.8968	228.9192	231.4915
October	241.0668	231.2808	235.3148
November	236.1532	229.0059	233.0475
December	241.1991	232.3405	236.2978