YEARLY HIGH
172.8571 IDR
YEARLY LOW
163.4566 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
168.1760 IDR

2021 BDT to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BDT to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 172.8571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 163.4566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4005 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 165.7826 to the December average rate of 166.9761, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 172.8571 was down 14.27% compared to the 2020 peak of 201.6325, 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 864,285 IDR
2020 Average 857,125 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 817,283 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,002.61 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

172.2086
165.1756
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to IDR 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 168.5524, compared to 167.7996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7528 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 168.5524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.7996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 5.1409 IDR (High: 169.1118 / Low: 163.9710). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1079 IDR (High: 167.6132 / Low: 166.5053).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.1409
September Spread (Stable) ±1.1079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.7614 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7614

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 171.6225) against the same month in 2020 (average: 185.5771), the exchange rate shifted by -13.9545 (-7.52%).

2021 Avg (April) 171.6225
2020 Avg (April) 185.5771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 167.9461 163.4566 165.7826
February 169.1118 163.9710 165.8025
March 171.8369 168.0579 169.8777
April 172.8571 170.4465 171.6225
May 170.8608 166.7808 168.8611
June 171.7283 167.1780 169.3679
July 172.3594 170.1991 171.0668
August 170.3611 167.3586 169.2438
September 167.6132 166.5053 167.2000
October 167.0645 164.1099 165.7617
November 168.0598 165.2886 166.5492
December 169.5546 165.0530 166.9761