YEARLY HIGH
44.6170 PYG
YEARLY LOW
38.0684 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.6646 PYG

2021 PKR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PKR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 44.6170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 38.0684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5486 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.9947 to the December average rate of 38.4046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 44.6170 was up 0.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 44.4595, 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 22,308,486 PYG
2020 Average 20,918,383 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 19,034,186 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,274,299.83 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

44.3020
37.8685
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to PYG 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 42.6782, compared to 40.6510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.6782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.6510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 2.2295 PYG (High: 44.6170 / Low: 42.3874). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4963 PYG (High: 42.9642 / Low: 42.4678).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.2295
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4963

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.1865 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1865

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 43.7658) against the same month in 2020 (average: 40.9903), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7756 (+6.77%).

2021 Avg (May) 43.7658
2020 Avg (May) 40.9903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.3980 42.6630 42.9947
February 43.2759 41.4603 42.2735
March 42.4489 41.7538 42.1369
April 42.4777 40.8269 41.7399
May 44.6170 42.3874 43.7658
June 43.8362 42.8017 43.1585
July 42.9642 42.4678 42.7319
August 42.4749 41.4682 42.0467
September 41.4351 40.2913 40.9572
October 40.4899 39.4159 40.1747
November 40.6149 38.6544 39.5911
December 39.0221 38.0684 38.4046