2021 KES to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7963 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.7576 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7759 BDT

2021 KES to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.7963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.7576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0387 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7716 to the December average rate of 0.7593, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7963 was down 5.92% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.8464, 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 3,981 BDT

2020 Average 3,987 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 3,788 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 193.42 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7919

0.7563

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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 0.7795, compared to 0.7722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7795

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0173 BDT (High: 0.7935 / Low: 0.7762). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 BDT (High: 0.7874 / Low: 0.7845).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.7889) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7962), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0073 (-0.91%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.7889

2020 Avg (May) 0.7962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7757	0.7688	0.7716
February	0.7749	0.7697	0.7731
March	0.7746	0.7703	0.7724
April	0.7935	0.7762	0.7847
May	0.7963	0.7832	0.7889
June	0.7874	0.7845	0.7864
July	0.7863	0.7809	0.7840
August	0.7818	0.7747	0.7776
September	0.7754	0.7720	0.7742
October	0.7758	0.7698	0.7722
November	0.7704	0.7623	0.7659
December	0.7618	0.7576	0.7593