YEARLY HIGH
0.0272 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0234 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0255 MYR

2021 PKR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PKR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.0272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0251 to the December average rate of 0.0237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0272 was down 3.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0281, 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 13,600 MYR
2020 Average 12,988 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 11,694 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,906.13 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0272
0.0234
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PKR to MYR 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 0.0262, compared to 0.0248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0015 MYR (High: 0.0272 / Low: 0.0257). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MYR (High: 0.0253 / Low: 0.0250).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.0269) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0271), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.51%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0269
2020 Avg (May) 0.0271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0253 0.0250 0.0251
February 0.0257 0.0252 0.0254
March 0.0272 0.0257 0.0263
April 0.0271 0.0265 0.0269
May 0.0272 0.0266 0.0269
June 0.0267 0.0262 0.0264
July 0.0265 0.0260 0.0263
August 0.0260 0.0249 0.0256
September 0.0249 0.0245 0.0247
October 0.0245 0.0237 0.0242
November 0.0245 0.0236 0.0241
December 0.0241 0.0234 0.0237