YEARLY HIGH
53.2081 BDT
YEARLY LOW
46.3413 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.4985 BDT

2020 BAM to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 53.2081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 46.3413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8668 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.1658 to the December average rate of 52.7670, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 53.2081 was up 7.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 49.4710, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 266,040 BDT
2019 Average 241,595 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 231,706 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,334.07 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

53.3288
46.5868
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 47.8110, compared to 51.1860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.8110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.1860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.2144 BDT (High: 49.5557 / Low: 46.3413). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7071 BDT (High: 47.5321 / Low: 46.8250).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.2144
April Spread (Stable) ±0.7071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8223 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 52.7670) against the same month in 2019 (average: 48.2144), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5526 (+9.44%).

2020 Avg (December) 52.7670
2019 Avg (December) 48.2144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.7357 47.6890 48.1658
February 48.0463 46.8697 47.3707
March 49.5557 46.3413 47.9709
April 47.5321 46.8250 47.1486
May 48.2935 46.8284 47.3517
June 49.3918 48.2361 48.8583
July 51.4147 48.6089 49.6145
August 51.7565 50.8322 51.2777
September 51.9795 50.4624 51.1446
October 51.4153 50.6502 51.0084
November 51.9790 50.5188 51.3036
December 53.2081 51.8964 52.7670