2026 BTN to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.1336 PKR

YEARLY LOW

2.8770 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9898 PKR

2026 BTN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BTN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 3.1336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 2.8770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2566 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0841 to the December average rate of 2.9016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.1336 was down 6.61% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.3553, 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 15,668 PKR

2025 Average 16,171 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 14,385 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,283.14 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.1024

2.8833

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 3.0045, compared to 2.9016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0045

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1385 PKR (High: 3.0725 / Low: 2.9340). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0316 PKR (High: 2.9381 / Low: 2.9066).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1385

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0316

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0684 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.0841) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.2321), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1480 (-4.58%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.0841

2025 Avg (January) 3.2321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.1336	3.0237	3.0841
February	3.0955	3.0466	3.0805
March	3.0725	2.9340	3.0121
April	3.0228	2.9405	2.9910
May	2.9381	2.9066	2.9231
June	2.9649	2.9089	2.9362
July	2.9406	2.8770	2.9016