YEARLY HIGH
0.1912 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1824 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1863 EGP

2020 BDT to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.1912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 0.1824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1874 to the December average rate of 0.1850, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1912 was down 10.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2146, 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 956 EGP
2019 Average 996 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 912 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.70 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1909
0.1840
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to EGP 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 0.1864, compared to 0.1863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0046 EGP (High: 0.1870 / Low: 0.1824). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 EGP (High: 0.1859 / Low: 0.1846).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 0.1904) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1980), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0076 (-3.85%).

2020 Avg (June) 0.1904
2019 Avg (June) 0.1980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1893 0.1858 0.1874
February 0.1864 0.1831 0.1847
March 0.1870 0.1824 0.1849
April 0.1876 0.1846 0.1857
May 0.1867 0.1830 0.1855
June 0.1912 0.1877 0.1904
July 0.1901 0.1879 0.1887
August 0.1887 0.1868 0.1879
September 0.1872 0.1856 0.1861
October 0.1859 0.1846 0.1853
November 0.1855 0.1839 0.1846
December 0.1860 0.1837 0.1850