YEARLY HIGH
0.6471 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.6061 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6240 BTN

2015 PKR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PKR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 0.6471. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.6061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0411 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6172 to the December average rate of 0.6353, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.6471 was up 2.26% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.6328, 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 323,563 BTN
2014 Average 302,148 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 303,029 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,534.38 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.6377
0.6091
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 0.6182, compared to 0.6298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0213 BTN (High: 0.6471 / Low: 0.6259). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 BTN (High: 0.6311 / Low: 0.6222).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0213
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 0.6353) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.6084), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0269 (+4.43%).

2015 Avg (August) 0.6353
2014 Avg (August) 0.6084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6294 0.6082 0.6172
February 0.6150 0.6061 0.6115
March 0.6190 0.6065 0.6131
April 0.6256 0.6095 0.6157
May 0.6294 0.6204 0.6252
June 0.6311 0.6222 0.6264
July 0.6300 0.6202 0.6247
August 0.6471 0.6259 0.6353
September 0.6408 0.6299 0.6348
October 0.6279 0.6173 0.6219
November 0.6336 0.6196 0.6266
December 0.6449 0.6311 0.6353