YEARLY HIGH
12.9841 BIF
YEARLY LOW
11.1946 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1429 BIF

2021 PKR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PKR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 12.9841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 11.1946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7896 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1218 to the December average rate of 11.2516, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 12.9841 was up 5.68% compared to the 2020 peak of 12.2858, 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 6,492,068 BIF
2020 Average 5,918,587 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 5,597,282 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 894,785.97 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

13.0070
11.0920
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BIF 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 12.5233, compared to 11.7626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.4546 BIF (High: 12.8050 / Low: 12.3505). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1686 BIF (High: 12.2309 / Low: 12.0623).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4546
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1686

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3452 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3452

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 12.8474) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.8691), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9784 (+8.24%).

2021 Avg (May) 12.8474
2020 Avg (May) 11.8691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.2309 12.0623 12.1218
February 12.3641 12.1093 12.2389
March 12.8050 12.3505 12.5243
April 12.8829 12.6706 12.7565
May 12.9841 12.7244 12.8474
June 12.7963 12.5182 12.6507
July 12.5826 12.1832 12.3876
August 12.1894 11.8945 12.0424
September 11.8801 11.6481 11.8049
October 11.7097 11.3837 11.5886
November 11.7464 11.2931 11.5003
December 11.3964 11.1946 11.2516