YEARLY HIGH
0.3074 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.2942 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3004 BTN

2024 PKR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PKR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.3074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.2942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2969 to the December average rate of 0.3055, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.3074 was down 15.89% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.3655, 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 153,694 BTN
2023 Average 148,247 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 147,101 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,593.24 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.3063
0.2960
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 0.2985, compared to 0.3023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 0.0054 BTN (High: 0.2996 / Low: 0.2942). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BTN (High: 0.3009 / Low: 0.2997).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 0.3055) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.2955), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0100 (+3.39%).

2024 Avg (December) 0.3055
2023 Avg (December) 0.2955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2996 0.2942 0.2969
February 0.3000 0.2963 0.2974
March 0.2999 0.2960 0.2978
April 0.3005 0.2986 0.2997
May 0.3013 0.2981 0.2996
June 0.3005 0.2982 0.2998
July 0.3009 0.2997 0.3003
August 0.3015 0.3000 0.3011
September 0.3017 0.3003 0.3012
October 0.3030 0.3018 0.3026
November 0.3045 0.3024 0.3035
December 0.3074 0.3041 0.3055