2020 PKR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4796 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.4379 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4579 BTN

2020 PKR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.4796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.4379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0417 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4604 to the December average rate of 0.4594, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4796 was down 6.92% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5153, 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 239,801 BTN

2019 Average 234,887 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 218,960 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,840.64 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4744

0.4392

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 0.4640, compared to 0.4518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4640

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0255 BTN (High: 0.4796 / Low: 0.4541). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 BTN (High: 0.4617 / Low: 0.4561).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0255

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4695) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4971), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0276 (-5.55%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4695

2019 Avg (March) 0.4971

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4637	0.4565	0.4604
February	0.4680	0.4603	0.4629
March	0.4796	0.4541	0.4695
April	0.4768	0.4517	0.4626
May	0.4769	0.4640	0.4714
June	0.4630	0.4491	0.4573
July	0.4520	0.4438	0.4481
August	0.4482	0.4379	0.4436
September	0.4453	0.4392	0.4422
October	0.4646	0.4448	0.4516
November	0.4716	0.4602	0.4660
December	0.4617	0.4561	0.4594