2016 BTN to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5844 PKR

YEARLY LOW

1.5225 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5588 PKR

2016 BTN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.5844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.5225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0619 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5597 to the December average rate of 1.5440, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5844 was down 3.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6500, 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 7,922 PKR

2015 Average 8,013 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 7,613 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 309.46 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5798

1.5289

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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 1.5587, compared to 1.5589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5587

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0504 PKR (High: 1.5747 / Low: 1.5243). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 PKR (High: 1.5686 / Low: 1.5612).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0504

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0266 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.5597) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6205), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0607 (-3.75%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.5597

2015 Avg (January) 1.6205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5844	1.5384	1.5597
February	1.5454	1.5225	1.5331
March	1.5813	1.5398	1.5636
April	1.5818	1.5710	1.5756
May	1.5775	1.5503	1.5654
June	1.5674	1.5405	1.5547
July	1.5697	1.5518	1.5594
August	1.5686	1.5612	1.5642
September	1.5756	1.5587	1.5656
October	1.5719	1.5632	1.5685
November	1.5747	1.5243	1.5515
December	1.5559	1.5285	1.5440