YEARLY HIGH
0.0452 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0379 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0405 ILS

2020 BDT to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.0452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.0379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0408 to the December average rate of 0.0383, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0452 was up 1.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0448, 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 226 ILS
2019 Average 211 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 189 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.75 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0427
0.0379
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to ILS 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 0.0413, compared to 0.0398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0047 ILS (High: 0.0452 / Low: 0.0405). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ILS (High: 0.0410 / Low: 0.0405).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0423) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0431), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-1.71%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0423
2019 Avg (March) 0.0431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0410 0.0405 0.0408
February 0.0412 0.0401 0.0404
March 0.0452 0.0405 0.0423
April 0.0428 0.0409 0.0420
May 0.0417 0.0411 0.0414
June 0.0412 0.0404 0.0407
July 0.0407 0.0401 0.0405
August 0.0403 0.0396 0.0401
September 0.0411 0.0396 0.0404
October 0.0405 0.0398 0.0400
November 0.0402 0.0390 0.0396
December 0.0388 0.0379 0.0383