YEARLY HIGH
0.9051 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.8328 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8729 BTN

2020 BDT to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.9051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.8328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0724 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8396 to the December average rate of 0.8683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9051 was up 5.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8560, 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 4,526 BTN
2019 Average 4,168 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 4,164 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 361.89 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9026
0.8339
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to BTN 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 0.8727, compared to 0.8732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0489 BTN (High: 0.9004 / Low: 0.8515). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 BTN (High: 0.8800 / Low: 0.8708).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0489
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0135 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.8969) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0728 (+8.83%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.8969
2019 Avg (April) 0.8241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8472 0.8328 0.8396
February 0.8515 0.8370 0.8415
March 0.9004 0.8515 0.8762
April 0.9051 0.8869 0.8969
May 0.8948 0.8810 0.8899
June 0.8964 0.8843 0.8919
July 0.8906 0.8791 0.8835
August 0.8859 0.8641 0.8790
September 0.8702 0.8569 0.8656
October 0.8784 0.8626 0.8673
November 0.8800 0.8708 0.8757
December 0.8731 0.8632 0.8683