YEARLY HIGH
0.0527 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0452 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0493 SBD

2021 PKR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PKR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.0527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0075 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0498 to the December average rate of 0.0456, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0527 was down 4.91% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0554, 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 26,340 SBD
2020 Average 25,453 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 22,586 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,753.94 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0528
0.0449
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SBD 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 0.0511, compared to 0.0476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0020 SBD (High: 0.0524 / Low: 0.0504). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SBD (High: 0.0506 / Low: 0.0500).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.0520) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0519), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.16%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0520
2020 Avg (May) 0.0519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0503 0.0495 0.0498
February 0.0506 0.0500 0.0502
March 0.0524 0.0504 0.0511
April 0.0524 0.0517 0.0521
May 0.0527 0.0513 0.0520
June 0.0517 0.0506 0.0511
July 0.0511 0.0495 0.0503
August 0.0495 0.0483 0.0489
September 0.0482 0.0472 0.0478
October 0.0473 0.0459 0.0468
November 0.0473 0.0457 0.0464
December 0.0462 0.0452 0.0456