YEARLY HIGH
201.6325 IDR
YEARLY LOW
155.6701 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
171.3993 IDR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BDT based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,008,162 IDR
2019 Average 837,459 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 778,351 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 229,811.78 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

187.9633
159.3287
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.6880
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 171.1107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±37.1633
December Spread (Stable) ±2.5220

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.8252 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.8252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (March) 178.9254
2019 Avg (March) 169.2086

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