YEARLY HIGH
0.9094 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.8331 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8737 INR

2020 BDT to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.9094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.8331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0763 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8400 to the December average rate of 0.8687, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9094 was up 5.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8614, 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 4,547 INR
2019 Average 4,171 INR
Yearly Trough Low 4,166 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 381.29 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9037
0.8342
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to INR 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 0.8739, compared to 0.8735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0583 INR (High: 0.9094 / Low: 0.8511). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 INR (High: 0.8887 / Low: 0.8791).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0583
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.8788) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0506 (+6.11%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.8788
2019 Avg (March) 0.8281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8476 0.8331 0.8400
February 0.8511 0.8368 0.8430
March 0.9094 0.8511 0.8788
April 0.9058 0.8865 0.8979
May 0.8974 0.8822 0.8912
June 0.8998 0.8833 0.8922
July 0.8887 0.8791 0.8832
August 0.8871 0.8620 0.8793
September 0.8720 0.8617 0.8670
October 0.8792 0.8609 0.8676
November 0.8830 0.8702 0.8754
December 0.8739 0.8631 0.8687