YEARLY HIGH
0.7245 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.6325 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6773 VUV

2021 PKR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PKR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.7245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 0.6325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0921 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6744 to the December average rate of 0.6366, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7245 was down 6.17% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7722, 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 362,257 VUV
2020 Average 358,597 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 316,230 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,026.65 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7233
0.6288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to VUV 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 0.6950, compared to 0.6595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6950
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0334 VUV (High: 0.7192 / Low: 0.6858). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 VUV (High: 0.6832 / Low: 0.6759).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0334
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.7093) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7540), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0447 (-5.93%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.7093
2020 Avg (May) 0.7540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6823 0.6683 0.6744
February 0.6832 0.6759 0.6785
March 0.7192 0.6858 0.6969
April 0.7204 0.7097 0.7154
May 0.7245 0.6970 0.7093
June 0.7009 0.6901 0.6956
July 0.6980 0.6816 0.6880
August 0.6830 0.6680 0.6756
September 0.6666 0.6548 0.6623
October 0.6593 0.6375 0.6512
November 0.6559 0.6325 0.6433
December 0.6462 0.6335 0.6366