YEARLY HIGH
4.6553 NGN
YEARLY LOW
4.2569 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4815 NGN

2020 BDT to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 4.6553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 4.2569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3984 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2699 to the December average rate of 4.5271, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.6553 was up 6.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.3634, 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 23,277 NGN
2019 Average 21,331 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 21,285 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,991.99 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.6115
4.2388
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to NGN 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 4.4341, compared to 4.5290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0949 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3065 NGN (High: 4.6002 / Low: 4.2937). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0250 NGN (High: 4.5729 / Low: 4.5479).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3065
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0250

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0290 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 4.5271) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.2721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2550 (+5.97%).

2020 Avg (December) 4.5271
2019 Avg (December) 4.2721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2906 4.2569 4.2699
February 4.3101 4.2683 4.2869
March 4.6002 4.2937 4.3712
April 4.5919 4.3233 4.5339
May 4.6033 4.5490 4.5805
June 4.5729 4.5479 4.5623
July 4.5871 4.5603 4.5705
August 4.5761 4.4630 4.5415
September 4.5698 4.4883 4.5242
October 4.5487 4.4838 4.5057
November 4.5340 4.4830 4.5050
December 4.6553 4.4748 4.5271