YEARLY HIGH
0.0446 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0434 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0441 SAR

2021 BDT to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BDT to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.0446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0442 to the December average rate of 0.0437, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0446 was down 0.49% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0448, 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 223 SAR
2020 Average 221 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 217 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.82 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0443
0.0437
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 0.0439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0006 SAR (High: 0.0446 / Low: 0.0440). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0443 / Low: 0.0442).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.0442) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0442), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.04%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0442
2020 Avg (May) 0.0442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0443 0.0441 0.0442
February 0.0443 0.0442 0.0442
March 0.0444 0.0442 0.0443
April 0.0444 0.0442 0.0443
May 0.0446 0.0440 0.0442
June 0.0443 0.0442 0.0442
July 0.0443 0.0442 0.0442
August 0.0443 0.0439 0.0441
September 0.0441 0.0438 0.0440
October 0.0439 0.0437 0.0438
November 0.0438 0.0436 0.0437
December 0.0439 0.0434 0.0437