YEARLY HIGH
0.5608 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.4732 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5204 KGS

2021 PKR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PKR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.5608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.4732.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0875 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5205 to the December average rate of 0.4776, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5608 was up 4.58% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5362, 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 280,383 KGS
2020 Average 238,012 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 236,620 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,762.79 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5612
0.4700
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to KGS 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 0.5397, compared to 0.5011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0205 KGS (High: 0.5608 / Low: 0.5402). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 KGS (High: 0.5558 / Low: 0.5494).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0205
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.5514) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4771), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0744 (+15.59%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.5514
2020 Avg (May) 0.4771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5238 0.5166 0.5205
February 0.5363 0.5231 0.5288
March 0.5555 0.5355 0.5429
April 0.5558 0.5494 0.5536
May 0.5608 0.5402 0.5514
June 0.5483 0.5342 0.5408
July 0.5398 0.5202 0.5293
August 0.5202 0.5080 0.5140
September 0.5071 0.4962 0.5032
October 0.4974 0.4842 0.4932
November 0.5001 0.4800 0.4892
December 0.4836 0.4732 0.4776