2020 BDT to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BDT to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BDT to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 201.6325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 155.6701.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.9624 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.7149 to the December average rate of 166.4634, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 201.6325 was up 17.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 172.2296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BDT based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
BDT to IDR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 171.6880, compared to 171.1107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5773 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 37.1633 IDR (High: 201.6325 / Low: 164.4692). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5220 IDR (High: 167.4267 / Low: 164.9047).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.8252 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 178.9254) against the same month in 2019 (average: 169.2086), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7168 (+5.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 164.4321 | 155.6701 | 161.7149 |
| February | 165.0102 | 160.5893 | 161.9144 |
| March | 201.6325 | 164.4692 | 178.9254 |
| April | 196.0704 | 178.3343 | 185.5771 |
| May | 181.6893 | 172.4831 | 174.7518 |
| June | 172.0487 | 164.4799 | 167.2444 |
| July | 174.5003 | 167.9036 | 171.2538 |
| August | 175.8952 | 171.1083 | 173.1819 |
| September | 177.6533 | 172.8074 | 174.8527 |
| October | 175.1536 | 171.5450 | 173.4123 |
| November | 172.4648 | 165.5166 | 167.5000 |
| December | 167.4267 | 164.9047 | 166.4634 |