YEARLY HIGH
0.3742 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.3186 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3511 DOP

2021 PKR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PKR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.3742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.3186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0556 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3623 to the December average rate of 0.3205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3742 was up 0.75% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3714, 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 187,104 DOP
2020 Average 174,639 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 159,317 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,787.06 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3764
0.3154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to DOP 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 0.3667, compared to 0.3356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0311 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0124 DOP (High: 0.3329 / Low: 0.3205). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 DOP (High: 0.3641 / Low: 0.3608).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.3713) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3446), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0267 (+7.75%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.3713
2020 Avg (May) 0.3446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3641 0.3608 0.3623
February 0.3665 0.3616 0.3636
March 0.3728 0.3643 0.3672
April 0.3728 0.3686 0.3712
May 0.3742 0.3667 0.3713
June 0.3692 0.3599 0.3645
July 0.3619 0.3507 0.3564
August 0.3507 0.3412 0.3463
September 0.3402 0.3300 0.3363
October 0.3311 0.3220 0.3278
November 0.3329 0.3205 0.3262
December 0.3259 0.3186 0.3205