2019 PKR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5153 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.4223 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4700 BTN

2019 PKR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.5153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.4223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0929 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5064 to the December average rate of 0.4594, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5153 was down 14.81% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6048, 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 257,640 BTN

2018 Average 281,956 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 211,166 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,473.98 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5183

0.4233

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 0.4895, compared to 0.4506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4895

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0533 BTN (High: 0.4756 / Low: 0.4223). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 BTN (High: 0.4619 / Low: 0.4566).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0533

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0282 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.5104) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5817), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0713 (-12.26%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.5104

2018 Avg (February) 0.5817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5113	0.4988	0.5064
February	0.5153	0.5048	0.5104
March	0.5110	0.4887	0.4971
April	0.4960	0.4846	0.4910
May	0.4978	0.4575	0.4801
June	0.4756	0.4223	0.4519
July	0.4411	0.4270	0.4312
August	0.4533	0.4300	0.4449
September	0.4615	0.4501	0.4547
October	0.4578	0.4511	0.4544
November	0.4626	0.4528	0.4591
December	0.4619	0.4566	0.4594