YEARLY HIGH
0.1453 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1247 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1349 BWP

2020 BDT to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.1453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0207 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1264 to the December average rate of 0.1285, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1453 was up 10.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1315, 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 727 BWP
2019 Average 637 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 623 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.45 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1450
0.1247
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to BWP 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 0.1357, compared to 0.1341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1357
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0116 BWP (High: 0.1415 / Low: 0.1299). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 BWP (High: 0.1366 / Low: 0.1339).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.1433) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1263), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0170 (+13.49%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.1433
2019 Avg (April) 0.1263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1287 0.1247 0.1264
February 0.1309 0.1280 0.1295
March 0.1415 0.1299 0.1351
April 0.1453 0.1405 0.1433
May 0.1438 0.1389 0.1419
June 0.1394 0.1353 0.1378
July 0.1390 0.1345 0.1366
August 0.1393 0.1352 0.1372
September 0.1378 0.1333 0.1357
October 0.1366 0.1339 0.1351
November 0.1348 0.1301 0.1316
December 0.1307 0.1270 0.1285