YEARLY HIGH
0.6125 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.5973 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6067 GMD

2020 BDT to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.6125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 0.5973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0152 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6032 to the December average rate of 0.6104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6125 was up 1.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6064, 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 3,062 GMD
2019 Average 2,968 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,986 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.02 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6120
0.5993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to GMD 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 0.6029, compared to 0.6105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0086 GMD (High: 0.6058 / Low: 0.5973). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 GMD (High: 0.6115 / Low: 0.6100).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.6109) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5939), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0170 (+2.86%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.6109
2019 Avg (August) 0.5939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6051 0.6006 0.6032
February 0.6025 0.5983 0.6009
March 0.6064 0.5979 0.6004
April 0.6058 0.5973 0.6007
May 0.6073 0.6015 0.6045
June 0.6089 0.6060 0.6076
July 0.6115 0.6077 0.6102
August 0.6125 0.6100 0.6109
September 0.6112 0.6095 0.6104
October 0.6117 0.6097 0.6104
November 0.6115 0.6098 0.6106
December 0.6115 0.6100 0.6104