YEARLY HIGH
0.6328 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.5823 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6042 BTN

2014 PKR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PKR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.6328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.5823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0505 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5886 to the December average rate of 0.6225, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.6328 was down 2.86% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.6515, 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 316,417 BTN
2013 Average 288,078 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 291,166 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,251.21 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.6259
0.5852
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 0.6026, compared to 0.6058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.0346 BTN (High: 0.6229 / Low: 0.5883). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 BTN (High: 0.5935 / Low: 0.5902).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0346
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.6225) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5785), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0440 (+7.60%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.6225
2013 Avg (December) 0.5785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5976 0.5823 0.5886
February 0.5935 0.5902 0.5919
March 0.6229 0.5883 0.6088
April 0.6265 0.6093 0.6185
May 0.6115 0.5909 0.6016
June 0.6136 0.5989 0.6061
July 0.6122 0.6055 0.6083
August 0.6206 0.5941 0.6084
September 0.6016 0.5886 0.5934
October 0.6020 0.5935 0.5972
November 0.6099 0.5961 0.6052
December 0.6328 0.6068 0.6225