YEARLY HIGH
0.1892 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1591 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1737 LSL

2021 BDT to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BDT to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.1892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.1591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0301 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1778 to the December average rate of 0.1850, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1892 was down 15.77% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2247, 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 946 LSL
2020 Average 970 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 795 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150.68 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1872
0.1611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to LSL 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 0.1715, compared to 0.1759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1715
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0147 LSL (High: 0.1892 / Low: 0.1745). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 LSL (High: 0.1738 / Low: 0.1676).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0147
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.1807) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1834), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-1.44%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.1807
2020 Avg (November) 0.1834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1824 0.1720 0.1778
February 0.1779 0.1702 0.1742
March 0.1831 0.1735 0.1770
April 0.1738 0.1676 0.1705
May 0.1707 0.1623 0.1659
June 0.1688 0.1591 0.1633
July 0.1754 0.1678 0.1711
August 0.1801 0.1703 0.1742
September 0.1771 0.1654 0.1709
October 0.1773 0.1689 0.1737
November 0.1892 0.1745 0.1807
December 0.1889 0.1810 0.1850