2020 HNL to BDT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 HNL to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the HNL to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 3.5121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 3.3479.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1642 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4231 to the December average rate of 3.4976, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.5121 was down 38.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.7093, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HNL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
HNL to BDT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.4117, compared to 3.4490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0373 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.1135 BDT (High: 3.4614 / Low: 3.3479). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0209 BDT (High: 3.4199 / Low: 3.3990).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.4976) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.5076), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0100 (-0.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4614 | 3.3479 | 3.4231 |
| February | 3.4495 | 3.4016 | 3.4215 |
| March | 3.4416 | 3.3815 | 3.4096 |
| April | 3.4218 | 3.3848 | 3.4077 |
| May | 3.4321 | 3.3841 | 3.4022 |
| June | 3.4199 | 3.3990 | 3.4058 |
| July | 3.4311 | 3.3999 | 3.4086 |
| August | 3.4505 | 3.3999 | 3.4307 |
| September | 3.4437 | 3.4194 | 3.4323 |
| October | 3.4604 | 3.4385 | 3.4500 |
| November | 3.4961 | 3.4495 | 3.4746 |
| December | 3.5121 | 3.4850 | 3.4976 |