YEARLY HIGH
0.0430 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0356 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0397 CNY

2021 PKR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PKR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.0430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0075 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0403 to the December average rate of 0.0359, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0430 was down 5.72% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0457, 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 21,519 CNY
2020 Average 21,339 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 17,791 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,728.15 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0433
0.0352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to CNY 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 0.0414, compared to 0.0380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0020 CNY (High: 0.0429 / Low: 0.0409). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 CNY (High: 0.0406 / Low: 0.0401).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0426) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0430), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.87%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0426
2020 Avg (April) 0.0430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0406 0.0401 0.0403
February 0.0411 0.0403 0.0406
March 0.0429 0.0409 0.0417
April 0.0430 0.0420 0.0426
May 0.0425 0.0411 0.0419
June 0.0414 0.0408 0.0411
July 0.0412 0.0397 0.0405
August 0.0397 0.0387 0.0393
September 0.0387 0.0377 0.0383
October 0.0378 0.0364 0.0373
November 0.0378 0.0361 0.0369
December 0.0363 0.0356 0.0359