YEARLY HIGH
0.1626 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1354 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1469 ZAR

2025 BDT to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the BDT to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.1626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0272 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1540 to the December average rate of 0.1376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.1626 was down 7.70% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.1762, 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 813 ZAR
2024 Average 796 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 677 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136.17 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.1577
0.1358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to ZAR 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 0.1512, compared to 0.1425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.0107 ZAR (High: 0.1626 / Low: 0.1519). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 ZAR (High: 0.1540 / Low: 0.1509).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 0.1559) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.1721), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0163 (-9.46%).

2025 Avg (April) 0.1559
2024 Avg (April) 0.1721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1578 0.1509 0.1540
February 0.1540 0.1509 0.1519
March 0.1540 0.1488 0.1506
April 0.1626 0.1519 0.1559
May 0.1522 0.1455 0.1487
June 0.1478 0.1443 0.1461
July 0.1491 0.1428 0.1457
August 0.1498 0.1436 0.1457
September 0.1459 0.1416 0.1433
October 0.1444 0.1402 0.1419
November 0.1436 0.1396 0.1411
December 0.1400 0.1354 0.1376