YEARLY HIGH
0.9104 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.8237 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8574 BDT

2011 PKR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PKR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.9104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.8237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0867 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8283 to the December average rate of 0.8759, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.9104 was up 7.84% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.8442, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 455,203 BDT
2010 Average 408,932 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 411,845 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,358.04 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.8843
0.8232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BDT 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 0.8477, compared to 0.8672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.0510 BDT (High: 0.9104 / Low: 0.8595). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 BDT (High: 0.8694 / Low: 0.8620).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0510
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.8759) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.8229), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0530 (+6.44%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.8759
2010 Avg (December) 0.8229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8319 0.8237 0.8283
February 0.8379 0.8297 0.8331
March 0.8557 0.8346 0.8442
April 0.8666 0.8515 0.8608
May 0.8662 0.8498 0.8589
June 0.8649 0.8560 0.8608
July 0.8694 0.8620 0.8657
August 0.8672 0.8449 0.8593
September 0.8613 0.8447 0.8527
October 0.8777 0.8593 0.8704
November 0.8860 0.8668 0.8792
December 0.9104 0.8595 0.8759