YEARLY HIGH
2.3678 PKR
YEARLY LOW
1.9407 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1338 PKR

2019 BTN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BTN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 2.3678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.9407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4271 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9750 to the December average rate of 2.1767, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.3678 was up 18.18% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.0035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,839 PKR
2018 Average 8,883 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 9,703 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,135.57 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.3550
1.9233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to PKR 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 2.0473, compared to 2.2204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1731 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.2653 PKR (High: 2.3678 / Low: 2.1025). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0255 PKR (High: 2.1903 / Low: 2.1648).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2653
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0711 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 2.2156) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.7525), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4632 (+26.43%).

2019 Avg (June) 2.2156
2018 Avg (June) 1.7525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0047 1.9559 1.9750
February 1.9809 1.9407 1.9593
March 2.0465 1.9571 2.0121
April 2.0634 2.0162 2.0369
May 2.1856 2.0090 2.0849
June 2.3678 2.1025 2.2156
July 2.3420 2.2668 2.3191
August 2.3257 2.2060 2.2479
September 2.2218 2.1668 2.1993
October 2.2169 2.1844 2.2008
November 2.2084 2.1617 2.1785
December 2.1903 2.1648 2.1767