YEARLY HIGH
0.6087 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.4864 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5141 BDT

2021 LRD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LRD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.6087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.4864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1224 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5041 to the December average rate of 0.6017, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.6087 was up 11.96% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,044 BDT
2020 Average 2,225 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 2,432 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 611.75 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.6130
0.4768
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.4937, compared to 0.5345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0650 BDT (High: 0.5655 / Low: 0.5005). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BDT (High: 0.4951 / Low: 0.4941).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0650
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0128 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.6017) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5259), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0758 (+14.42%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.6017
2020 Avg (December) 0.5259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5180 0.4959 0.5041
February 0.4957 0.4888 0.4913
March 0.4904 0.4864 0.4881
April 0.4927 0.4886 0.4908
May 0.4950 0.4890 0.4934
June 0.4951 0.4941 0.4946
July 0.4948 0.4931 0.4942
August 0.4967 0.4933 0.4951
September 0.5009 0.4949 0.4973
October 0.5655 0.5005 0.5265
November 0.6043 0.5706 0.5925
December 0.6087 0.5908 0.6017