YEARLY HIGH
0.5623 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.5125 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5365 BTN

2010 PKR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the PKR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.5623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.5125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0498 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5434 to the December average rate of 0.5255, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 281,150 BTN
Yearly Average 268,239 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 256,253 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,896.83 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.5504
0.5128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to BTN 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 0.5407, compared to 0.5322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0347 BTN (High: 0.5623 / Low: 0.5276). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 BTN (High: 0.5326 / Low: 0.5274).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0347
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 0.5424.

2010 Avg (May) 0.5424
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5500 0.5331 0.5434
February 0.5510 0.5370 0.5455
March 0.5423 0.5318 0.5383
April 0.5326 0.5274 0.5298
May 0.5623 0.5276 0.5424
June 0.5520 0.5356 0.5449
July 0.5534 0.5425 0.5473
August 0.5496 0.5374 0.5435
September 0.5476 0.5205 0.5357
October 0.5192 0.5125 0.5159
November 0.5356 0.5132 0.5255
December 0.5291 0.5213 0.5255