YEARLY HIGH
0.0408 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0327 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0367 GEL

2020 BDT to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 0.0408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.0327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0339 to the December average rate of 0.0388, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0408 was up 15.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0354, 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 204 GEL
2019 Average 167 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 164 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.47 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0397
0.0329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to GEL 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 0.0357, compared to 0.0377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0357
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0080 GEL (High: 0.0408 / Low: 0.0328). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GEL (High: 0.0366 / Low: 0.0363).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0356) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0319), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+11.44%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0356
2019 Avg (March) 0.0319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0342 0.0335 0.0339
February 0.0341 0.0327 0.0335
March 0.0408 0.0328 0.0356
April 0.0387 0.0370 0.0375
May 0.0379 0.0374 0.0377
June 0.0376 0.0347 0.0360
July 0.0365 0.0360 0.0362
August 0.0366 0.0363 0.0364
September 0.0395 0.0363 0.0375
October 0.0387 0.0378 0.0380
November 0.0403 0.0382 0.0391
December 0.0392 0.0386 0.0388