YEARLY HIGH
0.5990 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.5085 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5398 BTN

2011 PKR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PKR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.5990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.5085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0905 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5296 to the December average rate of 0.5863, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.5990 was up 6.52% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.5623, 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 299,485 BTN
2010 Average 268,216 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 254,250 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,235.09 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.5934
0.5083
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 0.5268, compared to 0.5528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0433 BTN (High: 0.5663 / Low: 0.5230). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 BTN (High: 0.5239 / Low: 0.5191).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0433
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.5830) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.5255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0575 (+10.94%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.5830
2010 Avg (November) 0.5255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5370 0.5210 0.5296
February 0.5376 0.5256 0.5321
March 0.5313 0.5224 0.5269
April 0.5296 0.5185 0.5240
May 0.5310 0.5217 0.5262
June 0.5239 0.5191 0.5220
July 0.5211 0.5086 0.5154
August 0.5307 0.5085 0.5235
September 0.5663 0.5230 0.5431
October 0.5746 0.5589 0.5658
November 0.5990 0.5674 0.5830
December 0.5986 0.5716 0.5863