YEARLY HIGH
1.2008 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.1048 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1460 BDT

2020 BTN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 1.2008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 1.1048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0960 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1911 to the December average rate of 1.1517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2008 was down 2.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,004 BDT
2019 Average 5,999 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 5,524 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 480.11 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1987
1.1074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to BDT 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 1.1468, compared to 1.1452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0638 BDT (High: 1.1744 / Low: 1.1107). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 BDT (High: 1.1484 / Low: 1.1364).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0638
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0468 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0468

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.1911) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1871), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+0.34%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.1911
2019 Avg (January) 1.1871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2008 1.1804 1.1911
February 1.1948 1.1744 1.1883
March 1.1744 1.1107 1.1415
April 1.1276 1.1048 1.1150
May 1.1351 1.1175 1.1237
June 1.1308 1.1155 1.1213
July 1.1375 1.1229 1.1318
August 1.1573 1.1288 1.1377
September 1.1670 1.1492 1.1553
October 1.1593 1.1384 1.1530
November 1.1484 1.1364 1.1420
December 1.1585 1.1453 1.1517