YEARLY HIGH
2.9152 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0423 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7595 PKR

2021 SDG to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SDG to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.9152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8729 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9054 to the December average rate of 0.4058, the exchange rate registered a net change of -86.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.9152 was down 15.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.4476, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,576 PKR
2020 Average 14,971 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 212 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,364.48 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.1602
0.1022
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.1338, compared to 0.3853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 2.8653 PKR (High: 2.9076 / Low: 0.0423). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 PKR (High: 0.4046 / Low: 0.3965).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.8653
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.9373 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 2.9054) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.4155), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5101 (-14.93%).

2021 Avg (January) 2.9054
2020 Avg (January) 3.4155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9152 2.8953 2.9054
February 2.9076 0.0423 2.3481
March 0.4174 0.4006 0.4107
April 0.4046 0.3965 0.4014
May 0.3967 0.3675 0.3775
June 0.3681 0.3480 0.3595
July 0.3641 0.3471 0.3571
August 0.3760 0.3641 0.3697
September 0.3875 0.3768 0.3811
October 0.3976 0.3862 0.3901
November 0.7785 0.3845 0.4078
December 0.4096 0.4007 0.4058