YEARLY HIGH
26.3856 BDT
YEARLY LOW
22.1001 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.6854 BDT

2020 ILS to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 26.3856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 22.1001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2854 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.5213 to the December average rate of 26.1289, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 26.3856 was up 7.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 24.5720, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 131,928 BDT
2019 Average 118,488 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 110,501 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,427.24 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

26.3771
23.3987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 24.2369, compared to 25.1338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.2369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.1338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.5655 BDT (High: 24.6656 / Low: 22.1001). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3004 BDT (High: 24.7035 / Low: 24.4031).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.5655
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.0830 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 26.1289) against the same month in 2019 (average: 24.4296), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6993 (+6.96%).

2020 Avg (December) 26.1289
2019 Avg (December) 24.4296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.7035 24.4031 24.5213
February 24.9307 24.2847 24.7298
March 24.6656 22.1001 23.6469
April 24.4246 23.3433 23.7924
May 24.3199 23.9721 24.1521
June 24.7710 24.2976 24.5790
July 24.9426 24.5404 24.7134
August 25.2641 24.8084 24.9599
September 25.2673 24.3550 24.7720
October 25.1295 24.7203 24.9848
November 25.6631 24.8505 25.2441
December 26.3856 25.7870 26.1289