YEARLY HIGH
0.7256 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.6336 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6751 JPY

2021 PKR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PKR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.7256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.6336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0921 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6463 to the December average rate of 0.6412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7256 was up 0.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7256, 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 362,810 JPY
2020 Average 330,153 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 316,775 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,034.88 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7195
0.6341
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to JPY 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 0.6890, compared to 0.6612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0493 JPY (High: 0.7256 / Low: 0.6763). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 JPY (High: 0.7127 / Low: 0.6999).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0493
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0224 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.6971) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0168 (+2.47%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.6971
2020 Avg (March) 0.6802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6533 0.6391 0.6463
February 0.6750 0.6543 0.6616
March 0.7256 0.6763 0.6971
April 0.7243 0.7026 0.7123
May 0.7210 0.7039 0.7124
June 0.7127 0.6999 0.7042
July 0.7076 0.6742 0.6893
August 0.6748 0.6593 0.6668
September 0.6587 0.6449 0.6539
October 0.6681 0.6494 0.6581
November 0.6727 0.6429 0.6576
December 0.6546 0.6336 0.6412