YEARLY HIGH
0.1991 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1680 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1810 PKR

2021 KPW to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KPW to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.1991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.1680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0311 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1784 to the December average rate of 0.1973, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1991 was up 6.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1876, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 995 PKR
2020 Average 899 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 840 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155.47 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2000
0.1675
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.1739, compared to 0.1882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0078 PKR (High: 0.1962 / Low: 0.1884). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 PKR (High: 0.1790 / Low: 0.1779).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1973) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1781), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0192 (+10.77%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1973
2020 Avg (December) 0.1781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1790 0.1779 0.1784
February 0.1783 0.1753 0.1771
March 0.1755 0.1696 0.1735
April 0.1715 0.1695 0.1702
May 0.1725 0.1680 0.1703
June 0.1758 0.1716 0.1738
July 0.1807 0.1745 0.1778
August 0.1853 0.1807 0.1831
September 0.1899 0.1857 0.1872
October 0.1946 0.1894 0.1910
November 0.1962 0.1884 0.1926
December 0.1991 0.1948 0.1973