YEARLY HIGH
95.8542 IDR
YEARLY LOW
79.4185 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
88.0316 IDR

2021 PKR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PKR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 95.8542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 79.4185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.4357 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.5514 to the December average rate of 80.6843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 95.8542 was down 10.87% compared to the 2020 peak of 107.5458, 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 47,927,075 IDR
2020 Average 44,944,130 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 39,709,247 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,217,828.79 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

96.3638
79.2589
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to IDR 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 91.3476, compared to 84.7156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.6319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91.3476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.7156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 5.2373 IDR (High: 95.4387 / Low: 90.2015). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4448 IDR (High: 85.2949 / Low: 83.8501).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.2373
September Spread (Stable) ±1.4448

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 3.3379 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 94.9384) against the same month in 2020 (average: 95.6994), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7611 (-0.80%).

2021 Avg (April) 94.9384
2020 Avg (April) 95.6994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 88.3277 86.3380 87.5514
February 90.5209 87.1759 88.1954
March 95.4387 90.2015 92.1993
April 95.8542 93.8905 94.9384
May 94.4782 92.0480 93.3926
June 92.5829 90.7722 91.8084
July 92.5256 88.9651 90.6621
August 88.9524 85.4770 87.3242
September 85.2949 83.8501 84.6482
October 83.8110 80.7755 82.5490
November 84.7606 80.8179 82.4261
December 82.7457 79.4185 80.6843