YEARLY HIGH
17.4686 MMK
YEARLY LOW
15.0814 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.2184 MMK

2020 BDT to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 17.4686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 15.0814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3872 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.3085 to the December average rate of 15.7678, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 17.4686 was down 5.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.4620, 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 87,343 MMK
2019 Average 90,138 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 75,407 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,936.12 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

17.5153
15.0328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to MMK 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 16.7614, compared to 15.6754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.7614
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.6754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1944 MMK (High: 16.9384 / Low: 15.7440). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2599 MMK (High: 16.6461 / Low: 16.3862).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1944
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2599

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5662 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 17.3085) against the same month in 2019 (average: 18.2861), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9777 (-5.35%).

2020 Avg (January) 17.3085
2019 Avg (January) 18.2861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.4686 17.1856 17.3085
February 17.2483 16.9384 17.0791
March 16.9384 15.7440 16.5129
April 17.0698 16.3912 16.7338
May 16.6461 16.3862 16.5153
June 16.5401 16.1495 16.4188
July 16.3866 16.0387 16.1347
August 16.1732 15.6613 16.0015
September 15.7321 15.4195 15.5832
October 15.4197 15.0814 15.2397
November 15.5082 15.1324 15.3258
December 16.3139 15.5516 15.7678