YEARLY HIGH
0.2247 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1653 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1939 LSL

2020 BDT to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.2247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.1653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0594 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1692 to the December average rate of 0.1756, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2247 was up 22.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1827, 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 1,123 LSL
2019 Average 856 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 826 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 296.99 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2235
0.1643
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to LSL 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 0.1960, compared to 0.1918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0306 LSL (High: 0.2106 / Low: 0.1800). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 LSL (High: 0.1977 / Low: 0.1910).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0306
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.2186) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1678), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0508 (+30.27%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.2186
2019 Avg (April) 0.1678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1743 0.1653 0.1692
February 0.1816 0.1737 0.1764
March 0.2106 0.1800 0.1962
April 0.2247 0.2105 0.2186
May 0.2202 0.2047 0.2138
June 0.2058 0.1956 0.2019
July 0.2024 0.1942 0.1976
August 0.2087 0.1962 0.2027
September 0.2021 0.1908 0.1974
October 0.1977 0.1910 0.1942
November 0.1918 0.1793 0.1834
December 0.1808 0.1719 0.1756