2020 BDT to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9202 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.8916 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9057 AFN

2020 BDT to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.9202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.8916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0286 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9100 to the December average rate of 0.9089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9202 was down 4.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9640, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,601 AFN

2019 Average 4,614 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 4,458 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 143.18 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9113

0.8960

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to AFN 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 0.9036, compared to 0.9078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9036

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0238 AFN (High: 0.9168 / Low: 0.8930). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 AFN (High: 0.9078 / Low: 0.9053).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.9087) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9302), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0215 (-2.31%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.9087

2019 Avg (August) 0.9302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9198	0.8999	0.9100
February	0.9168	0.8930	0.9059
March	0.9110	0.8916	0.8985
April	0.9091	0.8926	0.8972
May	0.9032	0.8931	0.9002
June	0.9141	0.9031	0.9099
July	0.9105	0.9042	0.9087
August	0.9202	0.9032	0.9087
September	0.9104	0.9012	0.9060
October	0.9078	0.9053	0.9065
November	0.9093	0.9054	0.9078
December	0.9134	0.9063	0.9089