2020 LKR to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4684 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.4389 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4577 BDT

2020 LKR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.4684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 0.4389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0295 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4676 to the December average rate of 0.4531, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4684 was down 3.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4844, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,342 BDT

2019 Average 2,362 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 2,195 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 147.27 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4701

0.4405

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.4579, compared to 0.4575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4579

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0181 BDT (High: 0.4670 / Low: 0.4488). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BDT (High: 0.4569 / Low: 0.4557).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0181

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0161 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.4676) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4609), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+1.46%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.4676

2019 Avg (January) 0.4609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4684	0.4666	0.4676
February	0.4683	0.4663	0.4676
March	0.4670	0.4488	0.4590
April	0.4483	0.4389	0.4429
May	0.4586	0.4459	0.4532
June	0.4590	0.4545	0.4567
July	0.4569	0.4557	0.4564
August	0.4645	0.4553	0.4586
September	0.4605	0.4561	0.4583
October	0.4606	0.4583	0.4598
November	0.4605	0.4564	0.4586
December	0.4571	0.4458	0.4531