YEARLY HIGH
0.0500 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0473 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0487 MYR

2021 BDT to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BDT to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.0500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0476 to the December average rate of 0.0491, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0500 was down 5.14% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0528, 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 250 MYR
2020 Average 248 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 236 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.91 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0498
0.0474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to MYR 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 0.0483, compared to 0.0491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.0013 MYR (High: 0.0500 / Low: 0.0488). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MYR (High: 0.0480 / Low: 0.0475).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 0.0496) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0494), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.54%).

2021 Avg (August) 0.0496
2020 Avg (August) 0.0494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0479 0.0473 0.0476
February 0.0480 0.0475 0.0477
March 0.0490 0.0478 0.0485
April 0.0490 0.0483 0.0487
May 0.0489 0.0481 0.0487
June 0.0491 0.0484 0.0488
July 0.0499 0.0490 0.0496
August 0.0500 0.0488 0.0496
September 0.0492 0.0485 0.0488
October 0.0489 0.0483 0.0486
November 0.0494 0.0484 0.0487
December 0.0494 0.0486 0.0491