YEARLY HIGH
58.0816 PKR
YEARLY LOW
44.1452 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.7717 PKR

2021 GEL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GEL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 58.0816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 44.1452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.9365 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.6227 to the December average rate of 57.3297, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 58.0816 was up 1.70% compared to the 2020 peak of 57.1093, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 290,408 PKR
2020 Average 260,435 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 220,726 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,682.26 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

58.6034
43.3183
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 47.1932, compared to 54.3502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.1570 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.1932
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.3502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 3.4269 PKR (High: 47.5720 / Low: 44.1452). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6118 PKR (High: 44.9307 / Low: 44.3188).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.4269
April Spread (Stable) ±0.6118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.2061 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 57.3297) against the same month in 2020 (average: 48.6570), the exchange rate shifted by +8.6727 (+17.82%).

2021 Avg (December) 57.3297
2020 Avg (December) 48.6570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.0794 48.4139 48.6227
February 48.4451 47.3485 48.0945
March 47.4599 44.8857 46.7982
April 44.9307 44.3188 44.5921
May 47.5720 44.1452 45.4575
June 50.3488 47.3620 49.5941
July 52.8793 49.7841 51.2652
August 53.5732 52.7329 53.1318
September 54.9467 53.7660 54.2103
October 55.7719 54.3247 54.8790
November 57.0593 53.6593 55.2849
December 58.0816 56.0951 57.3297