YEARLY HIGH
19.3103 PKR
YEARLY LOW
16.8426 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.1160 PKR

2021 MAD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MAD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 19.3103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 16.8426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4676 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.0335 to the December average rate of 19.1829, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 19.3103 was up 5.04% compared to the 2020 peak of 18.3834, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96,551 PKR
2020 Average 85,334 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 84,213 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,338.10 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

19.3907
16.8966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 17.5413, compared to 18.6907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.8203 PKR (High: 17.6630 / Low: 16.8426). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2632 PKR (High: 17.9069 / Low: 17.6436).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8203
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2632

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4837 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 18.9889) against the same month in 2020 (average: 17.6872), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3017 (+7.36%).

2021 Avg (October) 18.9889
2020 Avg (October) 17.6872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.2301 17.9022 18.0335
February 17.9069 17.6436 17.8197
March 17.6630 16.8426 17.3360
April 17.3454 16.8663 17.1045
May 17.5760 17.1455 17.3122
June 17.7994 17.4596 17.6419
July 18.2355 17.6085 17.8953
August 18.6640 18.1614 18.3671
September 18.9565 18.6813 18.7857
October 19.3103 18.7982 18.9889
November 19.2484 18.6806 18.9240
December 19.2917 18.8811 19.1829