2020 BDT to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2783 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.1350 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1855 LKR

2020 BDT to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 2.2783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 2.1350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1433 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1385 to the December average rate of 2.2074, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.2783 was up 4.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.1902, 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 11,391 LKR

2019 Average 10,584 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 10,675 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 716.35 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.2696

2.1264

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to LKR 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 2.1850, compared to 2.1860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1850

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0866 LKR (High: 2.2279 / Low: 2.1414). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 LKR (High: 2.1942 / Low: 2.1888).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0866

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0509 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 2.2577) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.0732), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1845 (+8.90%).

2020 Avg (April) 2.2577

2019 Avg (April) 2.0732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1432	2.1350	2.1385
February	2.1446	2.1355	2.1384
March	2.2279	2.1414	2.1788
April	2.2783	2.2306	2.2577
May	2.2427	2.1803	2.2068
June	2.2004	2.1785	2.1896
July	2.1942	2.1888	2.1910
August	2.1965	2.1529	2.1808
September	2.1927	2.1717	2.1819
October	2.1818	2.1712	2.1747
November	2.1909	2.1717	2.1805
December	2.2434	2.1876	2.2074