YEARLY HIGH
2.8421 KZT
YEARLY LOW
2.4306 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6242 KZT

2021 PKR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PKR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 2.8421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 2.4306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4115 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6209 to the December average rate of 2.4598, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.8421 was down 1.19% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.8764, 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 1,421,050 KZT
2020 Average 1,279,363 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,215,309 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 205,740.91 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.8428
2.4249
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to KZT 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 2.7130, compared to 2.5354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1776 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.1397 KZT (High: 2.7880 / Low: 2.6483). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0341 KZT (High: 2.6423 / Low: 2.6082).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1397
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0341

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 0.0825 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0825

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 2.8080) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.6324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1757 (+6.67%).

2021 Avg (April) 2.8080
2020 Avg (April) 2.6324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6423 2.6082 2.6209
February 2.6473 2.6078 2.6283
March 2.7880 2.6483 2.6950
April 2.8421 2.7762 2.8080
May 2.8161 2.7620 2.7925
June 2.7725 2.7032 2.7332
July 2.7086 2.6171 2.6685
August 2.6171 2.5560 2.5860
September 2.5505 2.4942 2.5281
October 2.4990 2.4316 2.4782
November 2.5316 2.4536 2.4917
December 2.4981 2.4306 2.4598