YEARLY HIGH
2.3988 PKR
YEARLY LOW
2.0284 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2053 PKR

2021 BTN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BTN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.3988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 2.0284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3704 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1967 to the December average rate of 2.3578, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.3988 was up 5.05% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.2835, 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 11,994 PKR
2020 Average 10,925 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 10,142 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,851.98 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.3874
2.0313
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 2.1364, compared to 2.2741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.0991 PKR (High: 2.2871 / Low: 2.1880). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0208 PKR (High: 2.3030 / Low: 2.2822).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0991
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0208

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0869 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0869

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.3578) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.1770), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1808 (+8.30%).

2021 Avg (December) 2.3578
2020 Avg (December) 2.1770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2095 2.1864 2.1967
February 2.2016 2.1571 2.1931
March 2.1702 2.0799 2.1479
April 2.0971 2.0284 2.0610
May 2.1397 2.0672 2.0937
June 2.1428 2.1161 2.1262
July 2.1880 2.1087 2.1488
August 2.2871 2.1880 2.2214
September 2.3030 2.2822 2.2911
October 2.3357 2.2665 2.2966
November 2.3597 2.2769 2.3289
December 2.3988 2.3330 2.3578