YEARLY HIGH
1.4827 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.3995 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4265 JMD

2023 BDT to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BDT to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 1.4827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 1.3995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0832 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4589 to the December average rate of 1.4117, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.4827 was down 18.91% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.8286, 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 7,414 JMD
2022 Average 8,267 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 6,998 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 416.06 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.4641
1.4012
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to JMD 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 1.4411, compared to 1.4120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4411
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.0647 JMD (High: 1.4657 / Low: 1.4011). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 JMD (High: 1.4259 / Low: 1.4187).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0647
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0161 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.4589) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.8041), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3452 (-19.14%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.4589
2022 Avg (January) 1.8041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4827 1.4185 1.4589
February 1.4746 1.4259 1.4509
March 1.4657 1.4011 1.4349
April 1.4457 1.4076 1.4335
May 1.4460 1.4213 1.4386
June 1.4470 1.4177 1.4297
July 1.4259 1.4187 1.4229
August 1.4235 1.4096 1.4150
September 1.4122 1.4004 1.4077
October 1.4130 1.4013 1.4065
November 1.4151 1.3995 1.4080
December 1.4169 1.4018 1.4117