YEARLY HIGH
2.1131 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.7833 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9260 PKR

2021 KGS to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KGS to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 2.1131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 1.7833.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3298 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9212 to the December average rate of 2.0940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.1131 was down 6.05% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.2491, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,565 PKR
2020 Average 10,536 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 8,916 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,649.08 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.1227
1.7775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to PKR 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 1.8539, compared to 1.9981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0836 PKR (High: 2.0832 / Low: 1.9996). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 PKR (High: 1.8202 / Low: 1.7991).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0836
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0492 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.0940) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.9198), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1742 (+9.07%).

2021 Avg (December) 2.0940
2020 Avg (December) 1.9198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9357 1.9091 1.9212
February 1.9118 1.8645 1.8913
March 1.8673 1.8002 1.8421
April 1.8202 1.7991 1.8063
May 1.8510 1.7833 1.8136
June 1.8720 1.8240 1.8491
July 1.9222 1.8526 1.8893
August 1.9686 1.9222 1.9455
September 2.0153 1.9720 1.9873
October 2.0652 2.0106 2.0276
November 2.0832 1.9996 2.0446
December 2.1131 2.0676 2.0940