2020 BDT to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

263.7174 STD

YEARLY LOW

240.4534 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

253.6310 STD

2020 BDT to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 263.7174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 240.4534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.2641 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 254.1292 to the December average rate of 243.8163, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 263.7174 was up 1.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 259.7200, 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 1,318,587 STD

2019 Average 1,262,536 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,202,267 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 116,320.26 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

262.2762

242.1381

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to STD 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 258.6518, compared to 248.6103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.0415 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 258.6518

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 248.6103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 7.2267 STD (High: 259.2773 / Low: 252.0505). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5836 STD (High: 259.6961 / Low: 259.1125).

July Spread (Volatile) ±7.2267

June Spread (Stable) ±0.5836

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 8.0783 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0783

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 260.5980) against the same month in 2019 (average: 250.5183), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0798 (+4.02%).

2020 Avg (March) 260.5980

2019 Avg (March) 250.5183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	254.8400	252.6729	254.1292
February	260.0520	253.7310	258.3650
March	263.7174	259.4926	260.5980
April	261.8373	258.4701	259.7899
May	261.2873	258.1139	259.5566
June	259.6961	259.1125	259.4720
July	259.2773	252.0505	256.9988
August	252.3304	247.1873	248.9205
September	248.1745	245.3765	247.2050
October	248.2381	246.4323	247.5900
November	248.4057	246.4079	247.1309
December	246.6539	240.4534	243.8163