YEARLY HIGH
6.0512 BDT
YEARLY LOW
4.4512 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1884 BDT

2020 SZL to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 6.0512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 4.4512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6000 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9106 to the December average rate of 5.6920, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.0512 was down 3.80% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.2905, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,256 BDT
2019 Average 29,240 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 22,256 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,999.98 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.0441
4.4426
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 5.1500, compared to 5.2267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0767 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8158 BDT (High: 5.5610 / Low: 4.7453). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1718 BDT (High: 5.2503 / Low: 5.0785).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8158
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1718

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5549 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 5.9106) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.0394), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1288 (-2.13%).

2020 Avg (January) 5.9106
2019 Avg (January) 6.0394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0512 5.7402 5.9106
February 5.7684 5.5457 5.6667
March 5.5610 4.7453 5.1117
April 4.7506 4.4512 4.5760
May 4.8885 4.5422 4.6756
June 5.1275 4.8576 4.9593
July 5.1530 4.9201 5.0607
August 5.0950 4.7901 4.9324
September 5.2460 4.9463 5.0664
October 5.2503 5.0785 5.1497
November 5.5797 5.2062 5.4591
December 5.8183 5.5308 5.6920