YEARLY HIGH
14.9816 KRW
YEARLY LOW
12.7828 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.9017 KRW

2020 BDT to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 14.9816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 12.7828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1988 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7441 to the December average rate of 12.9044, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.9816 was up 2.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.6196, 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 74,908 KRW
2019 Average 69,028 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 63,914 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,993.88 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

14.6272
12.7477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to KRW 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 14.2070, compared to 13.5963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.2070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0383 KRW (High: 14.9816 / Low: 13.9433). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1642 KRW (High: 14.0802 / Low: 13.9160).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0383
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1642

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3935 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3935

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 14.3396) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.4803), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8593 (+6.37%).

2020 Avg (March) 14.3396
2019 Avg (March) 13.4803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.1016 13.5352 13.7441
February 14.3464 13.8808 14.0714
March 14.9816 13.9433 14.3396
April 14.5696 14.2537 14.4031
May 14.5914 14.3503 14.4706
June 14.4034 14.0221 14.2132
July 14.2166 14.0284 14.1391
August 14.0802 13.9160 13.9978
September 14.0342 13.7128 13.8895
October 13.7553 13.3026 13.4960
November 13.3942 13.0321 13.1511
December 13.0774 12.7828 12.9044