YEARLY HIGH
1.3892 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.0477 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1796 BDT

2020 RUB to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.3892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 1.0477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3416 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3712 to the December average rate of 1.1462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3892 was up 1.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.3713, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,946 BDT
2019 Average 6,526 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 5,238 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,707.79 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3991
1.0653
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 1.2271, compared to 1.1321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0950 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2355 BDT (High: 1.2832 / Low: 1.0477). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0433 BDT (High: 1.1643 / Low: 1.1209).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2355
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0433

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1812 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.3712) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2566), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1146 (+9.12%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.3712
2019 Avg (January) 1.2566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3892 1.3257 1.3712
February 1.3507 1.2707 1.3233
March 1.2832 1.0477 1.1420
April 1.1623 1.0798 1.1331
May 1.2091 1.1183 1.1677
June 1.2467 1.1927 1.2252
July 1.2036 1.1403 1.1861
August 1.1643 1.1209 1.1485
September 1.1519 1.0705 1.1154
October 1.1133 1.0692 1.0931
November 1.1238 1.0525 1.1036
December 1.1603 1.1161 1.1462