YEARLY HIGH
1.2566 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.1950 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2297 BDT

2023 KGS to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KGS to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1.2566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 1.1950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0616 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2246 to the December average rate of 1.2343, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.2566 was down 2.64% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.2907, 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 6,283 BDT
2022 Average 5,563 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 5,975 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 308.20 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.2436
1.2082
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 1.2219, compared to 1.2374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0615 BDT (High: 1.2566 / Low: 1.1952). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 BDT (High: 1.2421 / Low: 1.2306).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0615
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

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 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 1.2226) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.0061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2165 (+21.52%).

2023 Avg (February) 1.2226
2022 Avg (February) 1.0061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2426 1.2040 1.2246
February 1.2566 1.1952 1.2226
March 1.2302 1.1950 1.2111
April 1.2299 1.1970 1.2133
May 1.2404 1.2105 1.2246
June 1.2406 1.2243 1.2355
July 1.2419 1.2263 1.2359
August 1.2490 1.2317 1.2406
September 1.2467 1.2327 1.2399
October 1.2455 1.2316 1.2364
November 1.2446 1.2298 1.2373
December 1.2421 1.2306 1.2343