YEARLY HIGH
0.0693 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0471 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0607 BRL

2020 BDT to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 0.0693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0222 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0488 to the December average rate of 0.0607, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0693 was up 37.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0502, 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 346 BRL
2019 Average 234 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 236 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.95 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0682
0.0471
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to BRL 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 0.0579, compared to 0.0636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0085 BRL (High: 0.0612 / Low: 0.0527). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 BRL (High: 0.0619 / Low: 0.0592).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.0661) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0474), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0187 (+39.44%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.0661
2019 Avg (May) 0.0474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0505 0.0471 0.0488
February 0.0528 0.0499 0.0512
March 0.0612 0.0527 0.0576
April 0.0665 0.0601 0.0626
May 0.0693 0.0621 0.0661
June 0.0646 0.0568 0.0612
July 0.0637 0.0604 0.0624
August 0.0663 0.0616 0.0642
September 0.0668 0.0617 0.0637
October 0.0681 0.0652 0.0664
November 0.0679 0.0626 0.0641
December 0.0619 0.0592 0.0607