2020 AFN to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1216 BDT

YEARLY LOW

1.0867 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1042 BDT

2020 AFN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 1.1216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 1.0867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0349 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0989 to the December average rate of 1.1002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1216 was down 0.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1290, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,608 BDT

2019 Average 5,420 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 5,434 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 174.52 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1161

1.0974

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BDT 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 1.1067, compared to 1.1016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1067

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0291 BDT (High: 1.1199 / Low: 1.0908). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 BDT (High: 1.1046 / Low: 1.1016).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0291

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.1129) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1145), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-0.14%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.1129

2019 Avg (March) 1.1145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1113	1.0872	1.0989
February	1.1199	1.0908	1.1039
March	1.1216	1.0976	1.1129
April	1.1203	1.1000	1.1145
May	1.1197	1.1071	1.1108
June	1.1072	1.0940	1.0990
July	1.1060	1.0983	1.1004
August	1.1072	1.0867	1.1005
September	1.1096	1.0985	1.1038
October	1.1046	1.1016	1.1032
November	1.1045	1.0998	1.1015
December	1.1034	1.0949	1.1002