YEARLY HIGH
22.1957 BIF
YEARLY LOW
21.3320 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.8210 BIF

2019 BDT to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BDT to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 22.1957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 21.3320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8638 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.5329 to the December average rate of 22.1178, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 22.1957 was up 1.69% compared to the 2018 peak of 21.8261, 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 110,979 BIF
2018 Average 105,981 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 106,660 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,318.94 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

22.1763
21.4744
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to BIF 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 21.6856, compared to 21.9563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.6856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.9563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.4192 BIF (High: 21.7511 / Low: 21.3320). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1125 BIF (High: 22.1310 / Low: 22.0186).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4192
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 22.1178) against the same month in 2018 (average: 21.5552), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5626 (+2.61%).

2019 Avg (December) 22.1178
2018 Avg (December) 21.5552

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.7511 21.3320 21.5329
February 21.7980 21.3829 21.5998
March 21.8421 21.4315 21.6613
April 21.8071 21.6887 21.7267
May 21.9239 21.6956 21.7658
June 22.0519 21.7046 21.8273
July 21.9187 21.7425 21.8132
August 21.9553 21.7875 21.8440
September 22.0315 21.8320 21.9297
October 22.0923 21.8301 21.9490
November 22.1310 22.0186 22.0841
December 22.1957 22.0805 22.1178