YEARLY HIGH
17.2678 IQD
YEARLY LOW
13.9547 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.1128 IQD

2020 BDT to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 17.2678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 13.9547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3131 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0502 to the December average rate of 14.8768, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 17.2678 was up 20.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.2752, 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 86,339 IQD
2019 Average 70,573 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 69,773 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,565.73 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

14.9633
13.9259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to IQD 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 14.0324, compared to 14.1932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 3.2362 IQD (High: 17.2678 / Low: 14.0316). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0467 IQD (High: 14.0772 / Low: 14.0305).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.2362
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0467

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0182 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 14.8768) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.0370), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8398 (+5.98%).

2020 Avg (December) 14.8768
2019 Avg (December) 14.0370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.0779 14.0208 14.0502
February 14.0539 14.0025 14.0320
March 14.1597 13.9779 14.0439
April 14.1364 14.0058 14.0300
May 14.0748 13.9547 14.0124
June 14.0608 14.0040 14.0258
July 14.0688 14.0218 14.0525
August 14.0829 14.0285 14.0669
September 14.0772 14.0305 14.0545
October 14.1044 14.0228 14.0559
November 14.0747 14.0205 14.0527
December 17.2678 14.0316 14.8768