YEARLY HIGH
122.5023 BDT
YEARLY LOW
113.8632 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
118.1823 BDT

2020 XDR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 122.5023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 113.8632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6391 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.0813 to the December average rate of 121.9763, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 122.5023 was up 3.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 117.9167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 612,511 BDT
2019 Average 584,023 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 569,316 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,195.59 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

122.5966
115.1534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 116.4263, compared to 119.9383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 116.4263
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 119.9383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.6499 BDT (High: 118.5131 / Low: 113.8632). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6307 BDT (High: 120.0644 / Low: 119.4337).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.6499
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6307

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7999 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 121.9763) against the same month in 2019 (average: 117.0499), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9264 (+4.21%).

2020 Avg (December) 121.9763
2019 Avg (December) 117.0499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 118.1247 116.5737 117.0813
February 116.9737 115.7219 116.2814
March 118.5131 113.8632 116.3775
April 116.2730 115.3776 115.7737
May 116.4710 115.4191 115.8888
June 117.8050 116.4905 117.1549
July 119.5877 116.8192 117.8428
August 120.2402 119.2200 119.7356
September 120.5086 118.9844 119.7734
October 120.0644 119.4337 119.7858
November 121.0845 119.6357 120.5158
December 122.5023 121.2337 121.9763