YEARLY HIGH
6.9323 SOS
YEARLY LOW
6.7196 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8309 SOS

2021 BDT to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BDT to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 6.9323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 6.7196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2127 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8507 to the December average rate of 6.7794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.9323 was up 0.15% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.9221, 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 34,662 SOS
2020 Average 34,237 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 33,598 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,063.45 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.8765
6.7685
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 6.8586, compared to 6.8032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.1291 SOS (High: 6.9047 / Low: 6.7756). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0794 SOS (High: 6.9136 / Low: 6.8342).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1291
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0794

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0294 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 6.8538) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.8396), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0142 (+0.21%).

2021 Avg (April) 6.8538
2020 Avg (April) 6.8396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9051 6.8161 6.8507
February 6.9209 6.8217 6.8544
March 6.9136 6.8342 6.8675
April 6.9323 6.8057 6.8538
May 6.9047 6.7756 6.8605
June 6.9114 6.8211 6.8649
July 6.9037 6.7983 6.8447
August 6.8640 6.7785 6.8153
September 6.8641 6.7823 6.8085
October 6.8450 6.7364 6.7941
November 6.8319 6.7357 6.7775
December 6.8361 6.7196 6.7794