YEARLY HIGH
5.4812 BDT
YEARLY LOW
5.2306 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3669 BDT

2020 EGP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 5.4812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 5.2306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2506 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3368 to the December average rate of 5.4044, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.4812 was up 3.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.3006, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,406 BDT
2019 Average 25,129 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 26,153 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,252.86 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.4337
5.2367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 5.3646, compared to 5.3692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3646
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1349 BDT (High: 5.4812 / Low: 5.3464). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0390 BDT (High: 5.4184 / Low: 5.3794).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1349
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0390

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1375 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 5.4075) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.8363), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5712 (+11.81%).

2020 Avg (March) 5.4075
2019 Avg (March) 4.8363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3831 5.2819 5.3368
February 5.4627 5.3653 5.4149
March 5.4812 5.3464 5.4075
April 5.4176 5.3308 5.3845
May 5.4650 5.3571 5.3906
June 5.3288 5.2306 5.2531
July 5.3214 5.2615 5.2984
August 5.3519 5.2981 5.3225
September 5.3893 5.3410 5.3749
October 5.4184 5.3794 5.3975
November 5.4370 5.3898 5.4173
December 5.4435 5.3775 5.4044