YEARLY HIGH
0.0988 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0834 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0908 LSL

2021 PKR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PKR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 0.0834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0154 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0939 to the December average rate of 0.0894, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0988 was down 17.17% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1193, 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 49,391 LSL
2020 Average 50,810 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 41,687 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,704.00 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0970
0.0856
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LSL 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 0.0929, compared to 0.0887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0929
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.0060 LSL (High: 0.0931 / Low: 0.0872). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 LSL (High: 0.0919 / Low: 0.0894).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.0960) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1051), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0090 (-8.59%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.0960
2020 Avg (March) 0.1051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0964 0.0910 0.0939
February 0.0951 0.0906 0.0927
March 0.0988 0.0943 0.0960
April 0.0965 0.0926 0.0943
May 0.0943 0.0888 0.0918
June 0.0908 0.0867 0.0885
July 0.0919 0.0894 0.0906
August 0.0931 0.0872 0.0899
September 0.0888 0.0838 0.0865
October 0.0886 0.0834 0.0865
November 0.0919 0.0870 0.0894
December 0.0913 0.0870 0.0894