YEARLY HIGH
42.7582 PKR
YEARLY LOW
36.7653 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.3124 PKR

2021 MYR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MYR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 42.7582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 36.7653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9930 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.7636 to the December average rate of 42.1542, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 42.7582 was up 5.64% compared to the 2020 peak of 40.4745, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 855,165 PKR
2020 Average 770,658 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 735,306 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,859.20 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

42.6552
36.6429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 38.2094, compared to 40.4154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.2094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.4154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 2.1359 PKR (High: 38.9478 / Low: 36.8119). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4574 PKR (High: 40.0231 / Low: 39.5657).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.1359
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4574

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 1.3954 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3954

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 42.1542) against the same month in 2020 (average: 39.5132), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6409 (+6.68%).

2021 Avg (December) 42.1542
2020 Avg (December) 39.5132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.0231 39.5657 39.7636
February 39.6627 38.9085 39.3785
March 38.9478 36.8119 37.9831
April 37.6693 36.8337 37.1439
May 37.5813 36.7653 37.1496
June 38.1451 37.4167 37.8378
July 38.5100 37.7252 38.0819
August 40.1046 38.5145 39.0443
September 40.8179 40.1908 40.4415
October 42.2239 40.7859 41.3001
November 42.2890 40.8242 41.4707
December 42.7582 41.4914 42.1542