YEARLY HIGH
2.3043 PKR
YEARLY LOW
2.2467 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2704 PKR

2026 BDT to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BDT to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 2.3043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 2.2467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0575 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2898 to the December average rate of 2.2491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.3043 was down 4.51% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.4131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,521 PKR
2025 Average 11,559 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 11,234 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 287.57 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.2939
2.2450
JanuMarcMayJuly

BDT 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 2.2768, compared to 2.2514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2768
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0250 PKR (High: 2.2929 / Low: 2.2679). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PKR (High: 2.2491 / Low: 2.2491).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0250
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.2898) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.2911), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-0.06%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.2898
2025 Avg (January) 2.2911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3043 2.2869 2.2898
February 2.2895 2.2852 2.2873
March 2.2929 2.2679 2.2790
April 2.2793 2.2655 2.2709
May 2.2715 2.2656 2.2687
June 2.2691 2.2577 2.2650
July 2.2570 2.2467 2.2537
August 2.2491 2.2491 2.2491