YEARLY HIGH
0.9545 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.7198 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8521 RUB

2020 BDT to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.9545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.7198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2347 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7293 to the December average rate of 0.8725, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9545 was up 15.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8277, 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 4,772 RUB
2019 Average 3,833 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 3,599 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,173.34 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9335
0.7108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to RUB 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 0.8201, compared to 0.8841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1752 RUB (High: 0.9545 / Low: 0.7793). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0332 RUB (High: 0.8921 / Low: 0.8589).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1752
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0332

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0405 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.8795) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1031 (+13.28%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.8795
2019 Avg (March) 0.7764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7543 0.7198 0.7293
February 0.7869 0.7404 0.7559
March 0.9545 0.7793 0.8795
April 0.9261 0.8603 0.8828
May 0.8942 0.8271 0.8568
June 0.8385 0.8021 0.8163
July 0.8770 0.8308 0.8432
August 0.8921 0.8589 0.8708
September 0.9341 0.8681 0.8968
October 0.9353 0.8982 0.9149
November 0.9501 0.8899 0.9064
December 0.8960 0.8619 0.8725