YEARLY HIGH
2.0561 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.6428 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9552 LRD

2021 BDT to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BDT to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 2.0561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1.6428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4133 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9841 to the December average rate of 1.6621, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.0561 was down 12.75% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.3565, 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 10,280 LRD
2020 Average 11,297 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 8,214 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,066.36 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.0873
1.6234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to LRD 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 2.0257, compared to 1.8847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.2297 LRD (High: 1.9979 / Low: 1.7682). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 LRD (High: 2.0239 / Low: 2.0197).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2297
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2151 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 2.0487) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.3316), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2829 (-12.13%).

2021 Avg (March) 2.0487
2020 Avg (March) 2.3316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0167 1.9306 1.9841
February 2.0459 2.0173 2.0355
March 2.0561 2.0392 2.0487
April 2.0466 2.0298 2.0375
May 2.0450 2.0201 2.0267
June 2.0239 2.0197 2.0218
July 2.0278 2.0212 2.0236
August 2.0270 2.0133 2.0200
September 2.0207 1.9962 2.0109
October 1.9979 1.7682 1.9035
November 1.7526 1.6549 1.6883
December 1.6927 1.6428 1.6621