2017 BTN to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7994 PKR

YEARLY LOW

1.5227 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6187 PKR

2017 BTN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 1.7994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.5227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2767 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5369 to the December average rate of 1.6920, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7994 was up 13.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5844, 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 8,997 PKR

2016 Average 7,794 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 7,614 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,383.33 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7075

1.5214

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 1.5939, compared to 1.6435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5939

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1682 PKR (High: 1.7994 / Low: 1.6312). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 PKR (High: 1.6257 / Low: 1.6056).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1682

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.6594) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5642), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0951 (+6.08%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.6594

2016 Avg (August) 1.5642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5459	1.5227	1.5369
February	1.5761	1.5427	1.5630
March	1.6229	1.5616	1.5881
April	1.6391	1.6127	1.6244
May	1.6365	1.6132	1.6262
June	1.6361	1.6158	1.6247
July	1.6420	1.6165	1.6305
August	1.7994	1.6312	1.6594
September	1.6602	1.6057	1.6382
October	1.6257	1.6056	1.6178
November	1.6417	1.6098	1.6235
December	1.7337	1.6313	1.6920