2020 BDT to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BDT to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BDT to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 23.4528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 17.5337.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9191 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.8791 to the December average rate of 23.0528, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 23.4528 was up 18.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 19.8737, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BDT based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
BDT to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 20.5337, compared to 23.0797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5461 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 5.7557 CDF (High: 23.2894 / Low: 17.5337). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1183 CDF (High: 23.2449 / Low: 23.1266).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1455 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 23.1487) against the same month in 2019 (average: 19.6255), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5231 (+17.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.9206 | 19.7954 | 19.8791 |
| February | 19.9997 | 19.8484 | 19.9074 |
| March | 20.3206 | 19.9750 | 20.0968 |
| April | 20.3543 | 20.0956 | 20.2408 |
| May | 21.4991 | 20.3441 | 21.0279 |
| June | 22.6449 | 21.4847 | 22.0501 |
| July | 23.2134 | 22.5239 | 22.9430 |
| August | 23.4528 | 22.9889 | 23.1487 |
| September | 23.2378 | 23.0658 | 23.1449 |
| October | 23.2025 | 21.3680 | 22.9993 |
| November | 23.2449 | 23.1266 | 23.1899 |
| December | 23.2894 | 17.5337 | 23.0528 |