2020 BDT to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3160 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.1815 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2549 KES

2020 BDT to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 1.3160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 1.1815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1345 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1915 to the December average rate of 1.3032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3160 was up 5.81% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2437, 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 6,580 KES

2019 Average 6,042 KES

Yearly Trough Low 5,908 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 672.47 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3147

1.1759

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to KES 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 1.2276, compared to 1.2822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2276

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0715 KES (High: 1.2630 / Low: 1.1916). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 KES (High: 1.2806 / Low: 1.2760).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0715

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.3032) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1951), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1081 (+9.05%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.3032

2019 Avg (December) 1.1951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1986	1.1832	1.1915
February	1.1933	1.1815	1.1874
March	1.2630	1.1916	1.2237
April	1.2636	1.2379	1.2540
May	1.2713	1.2424	1.2560
June	1.2577	1.2489	1.2529
July	1.2738	1.2538	1.2654
August	1.2823	1.2700	1.2748
September	1.2806	1.2760	1.2787
October	1.2852	1.2792	1.2814
November	1.2980	1.2811	1.2894
December	1.3160	1.2819	1.3032