YEARLY HIGH
0.0409 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0357 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0378 GEL

2021 BDT to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BDT to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 0.0409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0389 to the December average rate of 0.0361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0409 was up 0.14% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0408, 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
2020 Average 184 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 178 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.88 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0410
0.0357
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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 0.0392, compared to 0.0365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0024 GEL (High: 0.0408 / Low: 0.0384). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GEL (High: 0.0366 / Low: 0.0363).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0405) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0375), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+8.13%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0405
2020 Avg (April) 0.0375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0391 0.0386 0.0389
February 0.0393 0.0388 0.0391
March 0.0402 0.0392 0.0394
April 0.0409 0.0401 0.0405
May 0.0408 0.0384 0.0398
June 0.0384 0.0366 0.0372
July 0.0373 0.0362 0.0368
August 0.0366 0.0362 0.0365
September 0.0366 0.0363 0.0364
October 0.0368 0.0363 0.0366
November 0.0369 0.0361 0.0366
December 0.0364 0.0357 0.0361