2012 PKR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6088 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.5196 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5643 BTN

2012 PKR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.6088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.5196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0892 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5671 to the December average rate of 0.5622, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6088 was up 1.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5990, 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 304,377 BTN

2011 Average 269,925 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 259,785 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,592.27 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6004

0.5377

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 0.5704, compared to 0.5582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5704

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0515 BTN (High: 0.5930 / Low: 0.5415). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 BTN (High: 0.5481 / Low: 0.5419).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0515

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0279 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.5952) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0690 (+13.11%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.5952

2011 Avg (May) 0.5262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5914	0.5466	0.5671
February	0.5519	0.5380	0.5429
March	0.5647	0.5439	0.5538
April	0.5797	0.5594	0.5697
May	0.6088	0.5790	0.5952
June	0.6047	0.5846	0.5940
July	0.5930	0.5415	0.5661
August	0.5481	0.5419	0.5453
September	0.5752	0.5266	0.5498
October	0.5638	0.5196	0.5546
November	0.5801	0.5609	0.5710
December	0.5667	0.5582	0.5622