YEARLY HIGH
7.4973 CRC
YEARLY LOW
7.1740 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3027 CRC

2021 BDT to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BDT to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 7.4973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 7.1740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3233 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2178 to the December average rate of 7.4296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.4973 was up 3.53% compared to the 2020 peak of 7.2416, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,486 CRC
2020 Average 34,442 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 35,870 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,616.31 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

7.4800
7.1940
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to CRC 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 7.2460, compared to 7.3593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.1760 CRC (High: 7.4973 / Low: 7.3213). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0297 CRC (High: 7.3260 / Low: 7.2963).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1760
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0297

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0266 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 7.4296) against the same month in 2020 (average: 7.1389), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2906 (+4.07%).

2021 Avg (December) 7.4296
2020 Avg (December) 7.1389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2513 7.1740 7.2178
February 7.2399 7.1879 7.2195
March 7.2441 7.2027 7.2196
April 7.2892 7.2187 7.2427
May 7.2969 7.2400 7.2744
June 7.3182 7.2823 7.3020
July 7.3260 7.2963 7.3101
August 7.3434 7.2793 7.3046
September 7.3399 7.3016 7.3232
October 7.4470 7.2894 7.3323
November 7.4923 7.3198 7.4562
December 7.4973 7.3213 7.4296