YEARLY HIGH
2.3996 BRL
YEARLY LOW
2.1321 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2575 BRL

2019 BAM to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 2.3996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 2.1321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2675 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1842 to the December average rate of 2.3339, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.3996 was down 5.38% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.5360, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,998 BRL
2018 Average 11,019 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 10,660 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,337.55 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.3692
2.1398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2.2205, compared to 2.2945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1991 BRL (High: 2.3723 / Low: 2.1732). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0474 BRL (High: 2.2470 / Low: 2.1996).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1991
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0474

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0622 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 2.3501) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.2015), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1486 (+6.75%).

2019 Avg (November) 2.3501
2018 Avg (November) 2.2015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2784 2.1326 2.1842
February 2.1897 2.1333 2.1589
March 2.3026 2.1879 2.2233
April 2.2873 2.2053 2.2404
May 2.3417 2.2358 2.2864
June 2.2470 2.1996 2.2297
July 2.2198 2.1321 2.1674
August 2.3723 2.1732 2.2880
September 2.3577 2.2887 2.3208
October 2.3568 2.2645 2.3067
November 2.3996 2.2697 2.3501
December 2.3871 2.2944 2.3339