YEARLY HIGH
3.4584 BRL
YEARLY LOW
2.3611 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0272 BRL

2020 AZN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 3.4584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.3611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0973 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4328 to the December average rate of 3.0226, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.4584 was up 38.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.5047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,292 BRL
2019 Average 11,588 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 11,805 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,486.64 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.3943
2.3454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to BRL 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 2.8879, compared to 3.1664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8879
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4295 BRL (High: 3.0575 / Low: 2.6280). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1298 BRL (High: 3.0818 / Low: 2.9520).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4295
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1298

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2450 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 3.2960) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3485), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9475 (+40.35%).

2020 Avg (May) 3.2960
2019 Avg (May) 2.3485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5154 2.3611 2.4328
February 2.6351 2.4876 2.5533
March 3.0575 2.6280 2.8707
April 3.3206 2.9997 3.1233
May 3.4584 3.0980 3.2960
June 3.2222 2.8330 3.0511
July 3.1736 3.0071 3.1079
August 3.3011 3.0676 3.1994
September 3.3255 3.0764 3.1713
October 3.3945 3.2460 3.3069
November 3.3811 3.1165 3.1905
December 3.0818 2.9520 3.0226