YEARLY HIGH
0.1897 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1586 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1738 ZAR

2021 BDT to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BDT to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.1897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.1586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0311 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1782 to the December average rate of 0.1851, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1897 was down 16.45% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2270, 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 948 ZAR
2020 Average 971 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 793 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155.35 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

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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 0.1716, compared to 0.1761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0156 ZAR (High: 0.1897 / Low: 0.1741). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 ZAR (High: 0.1734 / Low: 0.1671).

November Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0156
April Spread (Stable) Âą0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.1814) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1831), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-0.92%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.1814
2020 Avg (November) 0.1831

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Month High Low Average
January 0.1829 0.1723 0.1782
February 0.1783 0.1703 0.1742
March 0.1831 0.1727 0.1769
April 0.1734 0.1671 0.1703
May 0.1711 0.1618 0.1658
June 0.1693 0.1586 0.1642
July 0.1750 0.1676 0.1711
August 0.1803 0.1688 0.1740
September 0.1771 0.1661 0.1709
October 0.1780 0.1684 0.1738
November 0.1897 0.1741 0.1814
December 0.1884 0.1810 0.1851