YEARLY HIGH
6.7519 BDT
YEARLY LOW
3.9916 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0508 BDT

2020 SCR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 6.7519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 3.9916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7603 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2105 to the December average rate of 4.0006, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.7519 was down 0.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.8058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,759 BDT
2019 Average 30,856 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 19,958 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,801.33 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.4362
3.7792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 5.5966, compared to 4.5050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0916 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 1.3550 BDT (High: 6.2008 / Low: 4.8457). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0329 BDT (High: 4.7463 / Low: 4.7134).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.3550
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0329

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9816 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9816

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 6.2084) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.1363), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0720 (+1.17%).

2020 Avg (March) 6.2084
2019 Avg (March) 6.1363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6081 6.1745 6.2105
February 6.3843 6.1623 6.2148
March 6.7519 5.9521 6.2084
April 6.2008 4.8457 5.2268
May 5.2808 4.6912 4.8863
June 5.0516 4.7796 4.8327
July 4.8238 4.7347 4.8030
August 4.7695 4.5822 4.7481
September 4.7463 4.7134 4.7242
October 4.7167 4.3913 4.5889
November 4.3900 4.0747 4.1650
December 4.0758 3.9916 4.0006