YEARLY HIGH
10.0393 LBP
YEARLY LOW
8.4691 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3474 LBP

2021 PKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 10.0393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 8.4691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5702 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4439 to the December average rate of 8.5561, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 10.0393 was up 0.27% compared to the 2020 peak of 10.0123, 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 5,019,635 LBP
2020 Average 4,670,864 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,234,547 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 785,088.27 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

10.0595
8.4194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to LBP 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 9.7074, compared to 8.9873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.4015 LBP (High: 9.0135 / Low: 8.6120). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1256 LBP (High: 9.5360 / Low: 9.4104).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4015
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1256

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 0.3093 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 9.9228) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9.4332), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4896 (+5.19%).

2021 Avg (May) 9.9228
2020 Avg (May) 9.4332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5360 9.4104 9.4439
February 9.5830 9.4490 9.5100
March 9.9194 9.6362 9.7388
April 9.9868 9.8263 9.8960
May 10.0393 9.7837 9.9228
June 9.9137 9.5806 9.7329
July 9.6920 9.2990 9.5044
August 9.3376 9.0612 9.1952
September 9.0981 8.8865 9.0167
October 8.9575 8.6672 8.8554
November 9.0135 8.6120 8.7962
December 8.7083 8.4691 8.5561