YEARLY HIGH
2.9821 YER
YEARLY LOW
2.9302 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9505 YER

2020 BDT to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 2.9821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 2.9302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0519 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9506 to the December average rate of 2.9518, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.9821 was down 1.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.0157, 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 14,911 YER
2019 Average 14,829 YER
Yearly Trough Low 14,651 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 259.71 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.9533
2.9462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to YER 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 2.9489, compared to 2.9521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0406 YER (High: 2.9821 / Low: 2.9415). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 YER (High: 2.9509 / Low: 2.9460).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0406
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.9513) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.9791), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0278 (-0.93%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.9513
2019 Avg (March) 2.9791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9590 2.9339 2.9506
February 2.9522 2.9446 2.9480
March 2.9821 2.9415 2.9513
April 2.9721 2.9342 2.9488
May 2.9665 2.9302 2.9468
June 2.9509 2.9460 2.9480
July 2.9554 2.9481 2.9517
August 2.9601 2.9441 2.9516
September 2.9547 2.9481 2.9522
October 2.9573 2.9492 2.9527
November 2.9563 2.9493 2.9525
December 2.9588 2.9457 2.9518