YEARLY HIGH
0.6338 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.5213 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5951 GMD

2022 BDT to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BDT to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.6338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 0.5213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1125 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6148 to the December average rate of 0.5980, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.6338 was up 2.87% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.6161, 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 3,169 GMD
2021 Average 3,028 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,606 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 562.66 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.6312
0.5472
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 0.6137, compared to 0.5765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0615 GMD (High: 0.5828 / Low: 0.5213). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 GMD (High: 0.6176 / Low: 0.6121).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0615
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

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 0.0327 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.6213) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.6055), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0159 (+2.62%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.6213
2021 Avg (March) 0.6055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6176 0.6121 0.6148
February 0.6245 0.6152 0.6180
March 0.6338 0.6152 0.6213
April 0.6272 0.6191 0.6242
May 0.6266 0.6079 0.6182
June 0.6080 0.5764 0.5856
July 0.5812 0.5679 0.5752
August 0.5809 0.5687 0.5722
September 0.5828 0.5213 0.5602
October 0.5781 0.5338 0.5542
November 0.6101 0.5751 0.5990
December 0.6079 0.5819 0.5980