YEARLY HIGH
67.4969 LAK
YEARLY LOW
56.5350 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.8148 LAK

2021 PKR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PKR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 67.4969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 56.5350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9618 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.0348 to the December average rate of 62.4269, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 67.4969 was up 15.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 58.6785, 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 33,748,433 LAK
2020 Average 28,022,830 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 28,267,523 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,480,909.67 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

62.9234
56.9658
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LAK 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 60.0327, compared to 59.5969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.0327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.5969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 5.8686 LAK (High: 67.4969 / Low: 61.6283). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3614 LAK (High: 58.2527 / Low: 57.8914).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.8686
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3614

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 1.3161 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 62.4269) against the same month in 2020 (average: 57.9412), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4857 (+7.74%).

2021 Avg (December) 62.4269
2020 Avg (December) 57.9412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.2527 57.8914 58.0348
February 59.2139 58.1774 58.6213
March 61.5609 59.2040 60.0798
April 61.7601 61.0139 61.4402
May 62.0033 60.7908 61.5158
June 61.1650 59.9072 60.5045
July 60.2510 58.7141 59.4765
August 58.7141 57.3634 58.1604
September 58.3585 56.5350 57.4623
October 60.0453 58.1401 58.8158
November 62.0246 59.7896 61.2396
December 67.4969 61.6283 62.4269