YEARLY HIGH
1.9666 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.6695 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8561 PKR

2011 BTN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BTN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 1.9666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 1.6695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2970 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8884 to the December average rate of 1.7059, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.9666 was up 0.79% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.9512, 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 9,833 PKR
2010 Average 9,325 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 8,348 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,485.19 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.9639
1.6825
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 1.8984, compared to 1.8138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0846 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1462 PKR (High: 1.9121 / Low: 1.7659). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0176 PKR (High: 1.9265 / Low: 1.9089).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1462
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0176

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0752 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0752

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 1.9103) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.8401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0702 (+3.82%).

2011 Avg (August) 1.9103
2010 Avg (August) 1.8401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9194 1.8623 1.8884
February 1.9027 1.8603 1.8794
March 1.9143 1.8822 1.8979
April 1.9287 1.8883 1.9084
May 1.9169 1.8831 1.9005
June 1.9265 1.9089 1.9157
July 1.9660 1.9189 1.9404
August 1.9666 1.8843 1.9103
September 1.9121 1.7659 1.8427
October 1.7892 1.7403 1.7675
November 1.7623 1.6695 1.7158
December 1.7496 1.6705 1.7059