YEARLY HIGH
6.9221 SOS
YEARLY LOW
6.7826 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8475 SOS

2020 BDT to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 6.9221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 6.7826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1395 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8401 to the December average rate of 6.8515, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.9221 was down 0.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.9882, 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 34,610 SOS
2019 Average 34,350 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 33,913 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 697.37 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.8692
6.8291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to SOS 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 6.8470, compared to 6.8479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.1117 SOS (High: 6.9221 / Low: 6.8104). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0517 SOS (High: 6.8700 / Low: 6.8183).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1117
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0517

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0262 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 6.8612) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.9014), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0402 (-0.58%).

2020 Avg (February) 6.8612
2019 Avg (February) 6.9014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9095 6.8140 6.8401
February 6.9221 6.8104 6.8612
March 6.9221 6.8126 6.8658
April 6.9106 6.8103 6.8396
May 6.8593 6.7826 6.8342
June 6.8700 6.8183 6.8412
July 6.8904 6.8136 6.8469
August 6.8904 6.8005 6.8324
September 6.8975 6.8159 6.8497
October 6.8818 6.8221 6.8532
November 6.8844 6.8226 6.8538
December 6.8920 6.8222 6.8515