YEARLY HIGH
0.0726 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0640 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0681 BWP

2021 PKR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PKR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.0726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.0640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0683 to the December average rate of 0.0660, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0726 was down 5.92% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0772, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,295 BWP
2020 Average 35,366 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 32,007 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,288.52 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0717
0.0649
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BWP 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 0.0695, compared to 0.0667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0031 BWP (High: 0.0714 / Low: 0.0683). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 BWP (High: 0.0692 / Low: 0.0675).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.0708) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0724), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-2.17%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.0708
2020 Avg (March) 0.0724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0691 0.0671 0.0683
February 0.0696 0.0674 0.0684
March 0.0726 0.0698 0.0708
April 0.0725 0.0701 0.0711
May 0.0714 0.0683 0.0701
June 0.0692 0.0675 0.0685
July 0.0697 0.0679 0.0688
August 0.0690 0.0663 0.0676
September 0.0666 0.0646 0.0657
October 0.0665 0.0640 0.0654
November 0.0676 0.0653 0.0667
December 0.0670 0.0651 0.0660