2017 PKR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6567 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.5557 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6182 BTN

2017 PKR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.6567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.5557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1010 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6507 to the December average rate of 0.5914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6567 was down 0.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6568, 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 328,358 BTN

2016 Average 320,768 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 277,871 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,486.70 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6566

0.5854

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 0.6277, compared to 0.6087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6277

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0573 BTN (High: 0.6130 / Low: 0.5557). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 BTN (High: 0.6189 / Low: 0.6112).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0573

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0246 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6507) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6412), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+1.48%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6507

2016 Avg (January) 0.6412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6567	0.6469	0.6507
February	0.6482	0.6345	0.6398
March	0.6404	0.6162	0.6298
April	0.6201	0.6101	0.6156
May	0.6199	0.6111	0.6149
June	0.6189	0.6112	0.6155
July	0.6186	0.6090	0.6133
August	0.6130	0.5557	0.6031
September	0.6228	0.6023	0.6105
October	0.6228	0.6151	0.6181
November	0.6212	0.6091	0.6160
December	0.6130	0.5768	0.5914