YEARLY HIGH
3.8424 SOS
YEARLY LOW
3.2389 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5752 SOS

2021 PKR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PKR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 3.8424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 3.2389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6035 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6179 to the December average rate of 3.2758, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.8424 was up 1.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.8043, 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 1,921,182 SOS
2020 Average 1,796,443 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,619,425 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 301,756.81 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.8462
3.2239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to SOS 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 3.7164, compared to 3.4341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2823 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1556 SOS (High: 3.4440 / Low: 3.2884). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0493 SOS (High: 3.6505 / Low: 3.6013).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1556
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0493

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 0.1111 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 3.7944) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.6204), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1739 (+4.80%).

2021 Avg (May) 3.7944
2020 Avg (May) 3.6204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6505 3.6013 3.6179
February 3.6844 3.6199 3.6460
March 3.8091 3.6780 3.7271
April 3.8220 3.7656 3.7914
May 3.8424 3.7431 3.7944
June 3.7864 3.6654 3.7214
July 3.6926 3.5560 3.6275
August 3.5608 3.4669 3.5164
September 3.4771 3.4006 3.4469
October 3.4311 3.3157 3.3834
November 3.4440 3.2884 3.3543
December 3.3324 3.2389 3.2758