YEARLY HIGH
0.6945 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.6205 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6661 DOP

2020 BDT to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.6945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.6205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0740 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6268 to the December average rate of 0.6860, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6945 was up 10.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6277, 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 3,472 DOP
2019 Average 3,042 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 3,103 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 369.97 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6956
0.6206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to DOP 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 0.6439, compared to 0.6882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0651 DOP (High: 0.6945 / Low: 0.6294). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 DOP (High: 0.6903 / Low: 0.6883).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0651
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.6361) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6029), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0332 (+5.51%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.6361
2019 Avg (March) 0.6029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6305 0.6205 0.6268
February 0.6322 0.6236 0.6289
March 0.6945 0.6294 0.6361
April 0.6434 0.6342 0.6385
May 0.6666 0.6404 0.6504
June 0.6899 0.6624 0.6829
July 0.6911 0.6856 0.6887
August 0.6943 0.6874 0.6893
September 0.6905 0.6880 0.6892
October 0.6903 0.6883 0.6891
November 0.6901 0.6659 0.6872
December 0.6874 0.6848 0.6860