YEARLY HIGH
0.0448 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0440 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0442 SAR

2020 BDT to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.0448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0442 to the December average rate of 0.0442, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0448 was down 0.81% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0452, 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 224 SAR
2019 Average 222 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 220 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.23 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0443
0.0442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to SAR 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 0.0442, compared to 0.0442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0007 SAR (High: 0.0448 / Low: 0.0441). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0442 / Low: 0.0442).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0443) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0446), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.81%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0443
2019 Avg (March) 0.0446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0443 0.0440 0.0442
February 0.0442 0.0441 0.0442
March 0.0448 0.0441 0.0443
April 0.0447 0.0441 0.0443
May 0.0445 0.0440 0.0442
June 0.0442 0.0442 0.0442
July 0.0443 0.0442 0.0442
August 0.0443 0.0441 0.0442
September 0.0443 0.0442 0.0442
October 0.0443 0.0442 0.0442
November 0.0443 0.0442 0.0442
December 0.0443 0.0442 0.0442