YEARLY HIGH
0.1827 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.1590 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1711 SZL

2019 BDT to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BDT to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 0.1827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.1590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0237 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1656 to the December average rate of 0.1699, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1827 was down 1.24% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1850, 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 913 SZL
2018 Average 789 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 795 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118.49 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1803
0.1627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to SZL 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 0.1687, compared to 0.1735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0145 SZL (High: 0.1827 / Low: 0.1681). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 SZL (High: 0.1682 / Low: 0.1642).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.1788) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1665), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+7.37%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.1788
2018 Avg (August) 0.1665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1726 0.1590 0.1656
February 0.1685 0.1590 0.1642
March 0.1749 0.1668 0.1709
April 0.1718 0.1653 0.1677
May 0.1735 0.1680 0.1708
June 0.1780 0.1673 0.1728
July 0.1682 0.1642 0.1662
August 0.1827 0.1681 0.1788
September 0.1802 0.1723 0.1757
October 0.1813 0.1718 0.1761
November 0.1786 0.1725 0.1747
December 0.1741 0.1651 0.1699