YEARLY HIGH
1.8438 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.5350 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7387 PKR

2013 BTN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BTN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 1.8438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 1.5350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3088 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7957 to the December average rate of 1.7288, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8438 was down 4.20% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.9247, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,219 PKR
2012 Average 8,869 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 7,675 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,544.05 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

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BTN 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 1.7866, compared to 1.6907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7866
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.1495 PKR (High: 1.6844 / Low: 1.5350). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0277 PKR (High: 1.8223 / Low: 1.7946).

August Spread (Volatile) Âą0.1495
April Spread (Stable) Âą0.0277

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0977 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0977

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1.8225) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8420), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0195 (-1.06%).

2013 Avg (February) 1.8225
2012 Avg (February) 1.8420

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Month High Low Average
January 1.8333 1.7652 1.7957
February 1.8438 1.8045 1.8225
March 1.8173 1.7875 1.8039
April 1.8223 1.7946 1.8087
May 1.8282 1.7460 1.7934
June 1.7439 1.6416 1.6957
July 1.7174 1.6495 1.6815
August 1.6844 1.5350 1.6430
September 1.7029 1.5537 1.6476
October 1.7396 1.6953 1.7253
November 1.7389 1.6892 1.7180
December 1.7680 1.7040 1.7288