YEARLY HIGH
42.7150 BDT
YEARLY LOW
41.9668 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.4229 BDT

2020 BBD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 42.7150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 41.9668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7482 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.4210 to the December average rate of 42.3973, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 42.7150 was up 0.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 42.4819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 213,575 BDT
2019 Average 211,000 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 209,834 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,741.03 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

42.4856
42.3862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 42.4451, compared to 42.4008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.4451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.4008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5824 BDT (High: 42.5493 / Low: 41.9668). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0798 BDT (High: 42.4902 / Low: 42.4104).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5824
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0798

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0532 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 42.4773) against the same month in 2019 (average: 42.2031), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2742 (+0.65%).

2020 Avg (May) 42.4773
2019 Avg (May) 42.2031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.6654 42.3026 42.4210
February 42.4924 42.4007 42.4586
March 42.5493 41.9668 42.4086
April 42.6602 42.1076 42.4460
May 42.7150 42.1963 42.4773
June 42.4902 42.4104 42.4588
July 42.4518 42.3546 42.4056
August 42.5169 42.2870 42.4092
September 42.4596 42.3720 42.4026
October 42.4442 42.3273 42.3945
November 42.4380 42.3420 42.3953
December 42.4174 42.3162 42.3973