YEARLY HIGH
1.6116 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.4399 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5037 BDT

2020 DOP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DOP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.6116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 1.4399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1717 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5954 to the December average rate of 1.4578, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6116 was down 4.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6835, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,058 BDT
2019 Average 8,221 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 7,199 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 858.52 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.6099
1.4362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 1.5544, compared to 1.4530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1488 BDT (High: 1.5887 / Low: 1.4399). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 BDT (High: 1.4528 / Low: 1.4486).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1488
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0730 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0730

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.5954) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6606), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0652 (-3.93%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.5954
2019 Avg (January) 1.6606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6116 1.5859 1.5954
February 1.6036 1.5817 1.5901
March 1.5887 1.4399 1.5725
April 1.5769 1.5542 1.5661
May 1.5616 1.5003 1.5376
June 1.5096 1.4494 1.4646
July 1.4585 1.4469 1.4520
August 1.4548 1.4403 1.4507
September 1.4535 1.4483 1.4510
October 1.4528 1.4486 1.4512
November 1.5018 1.4492 1.4554
December 1.4603 1.4547 1.4578