YEARLY HIGH
3.0310 PKR
YEARLY LOW
2.3172 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5976 PKR

2022 BTN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BTN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 3.0310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 2.3172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7138 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3725 to the December average rate of 2.7314, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.0310 was up 26.36% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.3988, 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 15,155 PKR
2021 Average 11,027 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 11,586 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,568.89 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.9307
2.2907
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 2.4396, compared to 2.7555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.4217 PKR (High: 3.0136 / Low: 2.5919). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0422 PKR (High: 2.3968 / Low: 2.3546).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4217
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0422

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1911 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1911

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 2.7747) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.2214), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5532 (+24.90%).

2022 Avg (August) 2.7747
2021 Avg (August) 2.2214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3968 2.3546 2.3725
February 2.3664 2.3194 2.3441
March 2.4113 2.3172 2.3619
April 2.4562 2.3747 2.4243
May 2.6114 2.4196 2.5123
June 2.7151 2.5449 2.6228
July 3.0136 2.5919 2.7397
August 3.0310 2.6858 2.7747
September 3.0031 2.7420 2.8774
October 2.8021 2.6367 2.6862
November 2.7588 2.6706 2.7239
December 2.7615 2.7158 2.7314