YEARLY HIGH
11.9704 PKR
YEARLY LOW
10.1228 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0289 PKR

2021 SZL to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SZL to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 21, valuing the pair at 11.9704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 10.1228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8476 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6405 to the December average rate of 11.1846, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11.9704 was up 8.27% compared to the 2020 peak of 11.0564, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SZL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 59,852 PKR
2020 Average 49,403 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 50,614 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,238.22 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

11.7065
10.3027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to PKR 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 10.7740, compared to 11.2837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.7368 PKR (High: 11.4818 / Low: 10.7450). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3048 PKR (High: 11.1777 / Low: 10.8729).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7368
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3779 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 11.5659) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9.8898), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6761 (+16.95%).

2021 Avg (October) 11.5659
2020 Avg (October) 9.8898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9788 10.3699 10.6405
February 11.0359 10.5249 10.7910
March 10.6050 10.1228 10.4197
April 10.8059 10.3676 10.6063
May 11.2586 10.6010 10.8976
June 11.5390 11.0343 11.2892
July 11.1777 10.8729 11.0460
August 11.4818 10.7450 11.1280
September 11.9343 11.2615 11.5895
October 11.9704 11.2853 11.5659
November 11.5044 10.9136 11.1880
December 11.4259 10.8970 11.1846