YEARLY HIGH
0.0046 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0040 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0043 XDR

2021 PKR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PKR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 0.0046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0043 to the December average rate of 0.0040, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0046 was down 2.93% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0048, 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 2,310 XDR
2020 Average 2,221 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,994 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 316.16 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0046
0.0040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to XDR 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 0.0045, compared to 0.0042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0002 XDR (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0044). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XDR (High: 0.0043 / Low: 0.0043).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0046) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0045), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+2.58%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0046
2020 Avg (April) 0.0045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0043 0.0043 0.0043
February 0.0044 0.0043 0.0044
March 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
April 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
May 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
June 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
July 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
August 0.0043 0.0042 0.0043
September 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
October 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
November 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
December 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040