YEARLY HIGH
1.5784 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.3781 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4835 PKR

2021 JPY to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JPY to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.5784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 1.3781.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2003 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5474 to the December average rate of 1.5596, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.5784 was down 1.19% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.5974, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 789,203 PKR
2020 Average 758,384 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 689,065 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,137.29 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.5752
1.3883
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 1.4536, compared to 1.5134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0597 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.1005 PKR (High: 1.4787 / Low: 1.3781). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0256 PKR (High: 1.4287 / Low: 1.4031).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1005
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0256

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0766 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0766

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.5596) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.5449), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0148 (+0.96%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.5596
2020 Avg (December) 1.5449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5646 1.5306 1.5474
February 1.5284 1.4815 1.5116
March 1.4787 1.3781 1.4349
April 1.4232 1.3806 1.4041
May 1.4206 1.3869 1.4038
June 1.4287 1.4031 1.4201
July 1.4831 1.4133 1.4511
August 1.5167 1.4820 1.4997
September 1.5506 1.5180 1.5293
October 1.5398 1.4968 1.5195
November 1.5556 1.4865 1.5209
December 1.5784 1.5275 1.5596