YEARLY HIGH
2.6830 BDT
YEARLY LOW
2.1508 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4379 BDT

2020 ETB to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 2.6830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.1508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5322 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6465 to the December average rate of 2.1910, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.6830 was down 10.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.9834, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,415 BDT
2019 Average 14,456 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 10,754 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,661.18 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.6920
2.1455
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 2.5747, compared to 2.3012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0782 BDT (High: 2.5575 / Low: 2.4793). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0277 BDT (High: 2.6596 / Low: 2.6319).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0782
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0277

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0580 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0580

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 2.6457) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.9492), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3036 (-10.29%).

2020 Avg (February) 2.6457
2019 Avg (February) 2.9492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6596 2.6319 2.6465
February 2.6830 2.6153 2.6457
March 2.6273 2.5618 2.6012
April 2.6057 2.5405 2.5686
May 2.5575 2.4793 2.5175
June 2.4962 2.4222 2.4685
July 2.4391 2.4017 2.4105
August 2.4244 2.3469 2.3728
September 2.3538 2.3019 2.3148
October 2.3050 2.2285 2.2789
November 2.2872 2.2186 2.2391
December 2.2194 2.1508 2.1910