YEARLY HIGH
1.8899 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.5171 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5714 BDT

2020 SDG to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.8899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 1.5171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3728 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8728 to the December average rate of 1.5341, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.8899 was up 0.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.8831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,450 BDT
2019 Average 9,198 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 7,586 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,864.19 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9067
1.4990
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.6092, compared to 1.5335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0757 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.1848 BDT (High: 1.7351 / Low: 1.5503). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 BDT (High: 1.5353 / Low: 1.5318).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1848
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2323 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.8728) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.7621), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1106 (+6.28%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.8728
2019 Avg (January) 1.7621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8899 1.7326 1.8728
February 1.7351 1.5503 1.6405
March 1.5519 1.5171 1.5351
April 1.5429 1.5229 1.5352
May 1.5448 1.5261 1.5359
June 1.5381 1.5336 1.5360
July 1.5353 1.5318 1.5333
August 1.5377 1.5294 1.5336
September 1.5370 1.5317 1.5332
October 1.5357 1.5314 1.5338
November 1.5348 1.5307 1.5330
December 1.5365 1.5323 1.5341