YEARLY HIGH
25.4705 BDT
YEARLY LOW
23.8451 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.4687 BDT

2020 PGK to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 25.4705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 23.8451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6255 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.9328 to the December average rate of 24.1144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 25.4705 was down 15.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 30.1156, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 127,353 BDT
2019 Average 124,739 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 119,225 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,127.30 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

25.0434
24.0176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 24.7241, compared to 24.2134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.7241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.2134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.8654 BDT (High: 25.4705 / Low: 24.6051). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2466 BDT (High: 24.1590 / Low: 23.9124).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8654
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2466

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2713 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2713

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 24.9579) against the same month in 2019 (average: 24.9512), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+0.03%).

2020 Avg (February) 24.9579
2019 Avg (February) 24.9512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.1187 24.5694 24.9328
February 25.4705 24.6051 24.9579
March 24.9587 24.3414 24.7461
April 24.8685 24.3965 24.6355
May 24.7797 24.2012 24.5205
June 24.6466 24.3664 24.5518
July 24.7681 24.0911 24.4381
August 24.4767 24.0068 24.1668
September 24.6873 23.9322 24.2791
October 24.2650 23.8860 24.1789
November 24.2157 23.8451 24.1030
December 24.1590 23.9124 24.1144