YEARLY HIGH
0.7505 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.6905 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7163 BDT

2020 NPR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NPR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.7505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.6905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0600 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7444 to the December average rate of 0.7198, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7505 was down 2.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7727, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,753 BDT
2019 Average 3,749 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 3,452 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 300.18 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7492
0.6921
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.7168, compared to 0.7158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0399 BDT (High: 0.7340 / Low: 0.6942). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 BDT (High: 0.7178 / Low: 0.7103).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0399
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0293 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.7444) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7419), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+0.34%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.7444
2019 Avg (January) 0.7419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7505 0.7377 0.7444
February 0.7467 0.7340 0.7427
March 0.7340 0.6942 0.7134
April 0.7048 0.6905 0.6969
May 0.7094 0.6985 0.7023
June 0.7068 0.6972 0.7008
July 0.7109 0.7018 0.7074
August 0.7233 0.7055 0.7110
September 0.7293 0.7182 0.7221
October 0.7245 0.7115 0.7206
November 0.7178 0.7103 0.7137
December 0.7241 0.7158 0.7198