YEARLY HIGH
0.1183 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0993 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1086 MDL

2021 PKR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PKR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.1183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.0993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1074 to the December average rate of 0.0999, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1183 was up 2.41% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1155, 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 59,136 MDL
2020 Average 53,326 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 49,646 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,490.10 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1185
0.0982
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MDL 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 0.1126, compared to 0.1045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0072 MDL (High: 0.1179 / Low: 0.1107). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 MDL (High: 0.1143 / Low: 0.1129).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.1168) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1101), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+6.06%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.1168
2020 Avg (April) 0.1101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1086 0.1065 0.1074
February 0.1107 0.1077 0.1093
March 0.1179 0.1107 0.1134
April 0.1183 0.1152 0.1168
May 0.1172 0.1134 0.1154
June 0.1143 0.1129 0.1136
July 0.1149 0.1096 0.1124
August 0.1099 0.1057 0.1073
September 0.1057 0.1027 0.1044
October 0.1028 0.1000 0.1012
November 0.1030 0.1003 0.1016
December 0.1013 0.0993 0.0999