YEARLY HIGH
1.2278 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.9950 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1059 BDT

2020 KGS to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.2278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.9950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2327 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2190 to the December average rate of 1.0156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2278 was down 0.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,139 BDT
2019 Average 6,101 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 4,975 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,163.63 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2399
0.9890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.1535, compared to 1.0583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1564 BDT (High: 1.2167 / Low: 1.0603). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 BDT (High: 1.2197 / Low: 1.2140).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1564
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0940 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0940

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.2190) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2201), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-0.09%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.2190
2019 Avg (January) 1.2201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2278 1.2164 1.2190
February 1.2197 1.2140 1.2161
March 1.2167 1.0603 1.1645
April 1.1372 0.9950 1.0705
May 1.1567 1.0698 1.1115
June 1.1560 1.1256 1.1395
July 1.1066 1.0870 1.0961
August 1.1066 1.0848 1.0954
September 1.0872 1.0676 1.0757
October 1.0690 1.0435 1.0570
November 1.0374 0.9987 1.0099
December 1.0507 0.9993 1.0156