2021 LKR to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4570 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.4206 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4289 BDT

2021 LKR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.4570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 0.4206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0364 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4431 to the December average rate of 0.4237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4570 was down 2.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4684, 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 2,285 BDT

2020 Average 2,288 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 2,103 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.77 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4450

0.4218

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 0.4323, compared to 0.4256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4323

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0282 BDT (High: 0.4570 / Low: 0.4288). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BDT (High: 0.4262 / Low: 0.4250).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0282

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.4431) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4676), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0245 (-5.25%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.4431

2020 Avg (January) 0.4676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4570	0.4288	0.4431
February	0.4383	0.4304	0.4357
March	0.4360	0.4250	0.4294
April	0.4416	0.4206	0.4287
May	0.4315	0.4250	0.4296
June	0.4293	0.4256	0.4272
July	0.4262	0.4250	0.4257
August	0.4278	0.4240	0.4260
September	0.4289	0.4229	0.4270
October	0.4299	0.4236	0.4264
November	0.4261	0.4231	0.4246
December	0.4250	0.4225	0.4237