YEARLY HIGH
0.1006 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0943 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0970 SBD

2020 BDT to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.1006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.0943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0976 to the December average rate of 0.0948, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1006 was up 1.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0987, 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 503 SBD
2019 Average 486 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 472 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.32 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0985
0.0945
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to SBD 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 0.0978, compared to 0.0963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0035 SBD (High: 0.1006 / Low: 0.0971). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SBD (High: 0.0985 / Low: 0.0980).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0976) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0967), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+0.92%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0976
2019 Avg (March) 0.0967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0982 0.0962 0.0976
February 0.0975 0.0968 0.0972
March 0.1006 0.0971 0.0976
April 0.0985 0.0974 0.0979
May 0.0987 0.0973 0.0980
June 0.0985 0.0980 0.0982
July 0.0987 0.0972 0.0981
August 0.0977 0.0967 0.0973
September 0.0975 0.0958 0.0965
October 0.0964 0.0953 0.0958
November 0.0957 0.0943 0.0952
December 0.0953 0.0944 0.0948