YEARLY HIGH
24.4569 BDT
YEARLY LOW
23.8036 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.1092 BDT

2021 PGK to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 24.4569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 23.8036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6533 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.0073 to the December average rate of 24.3045, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 24.4569 was down 3.98% compared to the 2020 peak of 25.4705, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 122,285 BDT
2020 Average 122,335 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 119,018 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,266.53 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

24.3809
23.9026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BDT 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 23.9962, compared to 24.2222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.9962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.2222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.4671 BDT (High: 24.2805 / Low: 23.8134). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2234 BDT (High: 24.0326 / Low: 23.8092).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4671
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0679 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0679

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 24.3045) against the same month in 2020 (average: 24.1144), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1901 (+0.79%).

2021 Avg (December) 24.3045
2020 Avg (December) 24.1144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.1195 23.8036 24.0073
February 24.1023 23.8077 23.9646
March 24.0953 23.8472 23.9905
April 24.0326 23.8092 23.9425
May 24.1496 23.8362 24.0191
June 24.2182 23.8314 24.0534
July 24.2838 23.8271 24.1345
August 24.2805 23.8134 24.0667
September 24.3278 23.9583 24.2088
October 24.3876 24.0639 24.2780
November 24.4526 24.1253 24.3410
December 24.4569 24.1245 24.3045