YEARLY HIGH
0.0782 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0667 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0720 BDT

2020 KRW to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.0782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.0667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0115 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0728 to the December average rate of 0.0775, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0782 was up 3.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0755, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 391,151 BDT
2019 Average 362,357 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 333,744 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,407.52 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0783
0.0683
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0704, compared to 0.0736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0704
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0050 BDT (High: 0.0717 / Low: 0.0667). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BDT (High: 0.0719 / Low: 0.0710).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0775) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0724), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+7.01%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0775
2019 Avg (December) 0.0724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0739 0.0709 0.0728
February 0.0720 0.0697 0.0711
March 0.0717 0.0667 0.0698
April 0.0702 0.0686 0.0694
May 0.0697 0.0685 0.0691
June 0.0713 0.0694 0.0704
July 0.0713 0.0703 0.0707
August 0.0719 0.0710 0.0714
September 0.0729 0.0713 0.0720
October 0.0752 0.0727 0.0741
November 0.0767 0.0747 0.0760
December 0.0782 0.0765 0.0775