YEARLY HIGH
1.3203 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.1442 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2337 XPF

2020 BDT to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.3203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.1442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1761 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2667 to the December average rate of 1.1561, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3203 was up 1.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2954, 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 6,602 XPF
2019 Average 6,314 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 5,721 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 880.57 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3073
1.1424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to XPF 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 1.2754, compared to 1.1919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0835 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0872 XPF (High: 1.3203 / Low: 1.2331). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0181 XPF (High: 1.1981 / Low: 1.1800).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0872
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0389 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0389

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.2709) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2569), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0140 (+1.11%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.2709
2019 Avg (March) 1.2569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2781 1.2465 1.2667
February 1.3019 1.2682 1.2873
March 1.3203 1.2331 1.2709
April 1.3043 1.2795 1.2935
May 1.3010 1.2657 1.2853
June 1.2632 1.2362 1.2487
July 1.2515 1.1856 1.2281
August 1.1981 1.1800 1.1893
September 1.2102 1.1807 1.1939
October 1.2044 1.1859 1.1960
November 1.2086 1.1755 1.1880
December 1.1656 1.1442 1.1561