2020 KES to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8464 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.7599 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7976 BDT

2020 KES to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.8464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.7599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0865 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8393 to the December average rate of 0.7674, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8464 was up 0.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,232 BDT

2019 Average 4,138 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 3,799 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 432.48 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8496

0.7600

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KES 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 0.8151, compared to 0.7800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8151

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0475 BDT (High: 0.8392 / Low: 0.7918). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 BDT (High: 0.7837 / Low: 0.7809).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0475

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0248 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.8422) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8379), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+0.51%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.8422

2019 Avg (February) 0.8379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8452	0.8343	0.8393
February	0.8464	0.8380	0.8422
March	0.8392	0.7918	0.8174
April	0.8078	0.7914	0.7975
May	0.8049	0.7866	0.7962
June	0.8007	0.7951	0.7981
July	0.7976	0.7851	0.7903
August	0.7874	0.7798	0.7844
September	0.7837	0.7809	0.7821
October	0.7817	0.7781	0.7804
November	0.7806	0.7704	0.7756
December	0.7801	0.7599	0.7674