YEARLY HIGH
0.2247 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.1653 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1939 SZL

2020 BDT to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.2247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.1653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0594 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1692 to the December average rate of 0.1757, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2247 was up 22.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1827, 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 1,123 SZL
2019 Average 856 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 826 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 297.01 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2236
0.1643
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 0.1960, compared to 0.1918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0309 SZL (High: 0.2107 / Low: 0.1798). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 SZL (High: 0.1969 / Low: 0.1905).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0309
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.2186) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1677), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0509 (+30.38%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.2186
2019 Avg (April) 0.1677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1742 0.1653 0.1692
February 0.1803 0.1734 0.1765
March 0.2107 0.1798 0.1962
April 0.2247 0.2105 0.2186
May 0.2202 0.2046 0.2140
June 0.2059 0.1950 0.2017
July 0.2032 0.1941 0.1976
August 0.2088 0.1963 0.2028
September 0.2022 0.1906 0.1974
October 0.1969 0.1905 0.1942
November 0.1921 0.1792 0.1833
December 0.1808 0.1719 0.1757