2026 PKR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3440 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.3191 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3342 BTN

2026 PKR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PKR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 0.3440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.3191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0249 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3243 to the December average rate of 0.3416, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3440 was up 6.11% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3242, 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 172,025 BTN

2025 Average 154,644 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 159,562 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,462.93 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3439

0.3225

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.3330, compared to 0.3416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3330

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0154 BTN (High: 0.3408 / Low: 0.3255). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 BTN (High: 0.3433 / Low: 0.3401).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0154

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 0.3421) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0398 (+13.16%).

2026 Avg (May) 0.3421

2025 Avg (May) 0.3023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3307	0.3191	0.3243
February	0.3282	0.3231	0.3246
March	0.3408	0.3255	0.3320
April	0.3401	0.3308	0.3344
May	0.3440	0.3404	0.3421
June	0.3438	0.3373	0.3406
July	0.3433	0.3401	0.3416