YEARLY HIGH
0.6161 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.5989 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6055 GMD

2021 BDT to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BDT to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.6161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.5989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0172 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6092 to the December average rate of 0.6123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.6161 was up 0.59% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6125, 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 3,081 GMD
2020 Average 3,034 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,995 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.10 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.6133
0.6007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to GMD 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 0.6053, compared to 0.6057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0102 GMD (High: 0.6108 / Low: 0.6006). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 GMD (High: 0.6041 / Low: 0.6021).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.6123) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+0.31%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.6123
2020 Avg (December) 0.6104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6115 0.6071 0.6092
February 0.6082 0.6043 0.6065
March 0.6080 0.6041 0.6055
April 0.6063 0.6017 0.6037
May 0.6088 0.6006 0.6040
June 0.6041 0.6021 0.6032
July 0.6048 0.6025 0.6032
August 0.6041 0.5989 0.6017
September 0.6108 0.6006 0.6030
October 0.6083 0.6013 0.6054
November 0.6117 0.6062 0.6088
December 0.6161 0.6101 0.6123