YEARLY HIGH
30.5672 BDT
YEARLY LOW
24.5044 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.3326 BDT

2020 GEL to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GEL to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 30.5672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 24.5044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0627 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.4825 to the December average rate of 25.7411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 30.5672 was down 4.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 31.9146, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 152,836 BDT
2019 Average 150,081 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 122,522 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,313.67 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

30.3031
25.1260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 28.1097, compared to 26.5556 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5541 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.1097
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.5556

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.9792 BDT (High: 30.4836 / Low: 24.5044). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2749 BDT (High: 27.5636 / Low: 27.2888).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.9792
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2749

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.6292 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 29.8717) against the same month in 2019 (average: 31.6597), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7880 (-5.65%).

2020 Avg (February) 29.8717
2019 Avg (February) 31.6597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.8360 29.2807 29.4825
February 30.5672 29.3463 29.8717
March 30.4836 24.5044 28.3038
April 27.0146 25.8704 26.6746
May 26.7461 26.3727 26.5233
June 28.7947 26.6244 27.8024
July 27.7719 27.3932 27.6015
August 27.5636 27.2888 27.4399
September 27.5815 25.2974 26.7017
October 26.4615 25.8716 26.2917
November 26.1918 24.7997 25.5574
December 25.9245 25.5012 25.7411