2021 PKR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4930 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.4169 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4543 BTN

2021 PKR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PKR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.4930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.4169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0761 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4552 to the December average rate of 0.4242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4930 was up 2.80% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4796, 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 246,504 BTN

2020 Average 228,945 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 208,441 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,063.15 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4913

0.4180

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 0.4684, compared to 0.4402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4684

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0200 BTN (High: 0.4808 / Low: 0.4608). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 BTN (High: 0.4382 / Low: 0.4342).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0200

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.4852) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4626), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0226 (+4.89%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.4852

2020 Avg (April) 0.4626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4574	0.4526	0.4552
February	0.4636	0.4542	0.4560
March	0.4808	0.4608	0.4656
April	0.4930	0.4768	0.4852
May	0.4837	0.4673	0.4777
June	0.4726	0.4667	0.4703
July	0.4742	0.4570	0.4654
August	0.4570	0.4372	0.4502
September	0.4382	0.4342	0.4365
October	0.4412	0.4281	0.4355
November	0.4392	0.4238	0.4294
December	0.4286	0.4169	0.4242