2021 PKR to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0132 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0112 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0123 BBD

2021 PKR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PKR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.0132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0125 to the December average rate of 0.0113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0132 was up 1.95% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0130, 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 6,614 BBD

2020 Average 6,184 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 5,581 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,032.95 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0132

0.0111

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PKR to BBD 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 0.0128, compared to 0.0118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0128

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.0118 / Low: 0.0113). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0124).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.0130) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0125), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+4.63%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0130

2020 Avg (May) 0.0125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0125	0.0124	0.0125
February	0.0127	0.0125	0.0125
March	0.0131	0.0127	0.0128
April	0.0131	0.0130	0.0131
May	0.0132	0.0129	0.0130
June	0.0130	0.0126	0.0128
July	0.0127	0.0123	0.0125
August	0.0123	0.0120	0.0121
September	0.0120	0.0117	0.0119
October	0.0117	0.0114	0.0116
November	0.0118	0.0113	0.0115
December	0.0114	0.0112	0.0113