YEARLY HIGH
3.4512 BRL
YEARLY LOW
2.2958 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0105 BRL

2020 BAM to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 3.4512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.2958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1554 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3513 to the December average rate of 3.2023, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.4512 was up 43.83% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.3996, 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 17,256 BRL
2019 Average 11,290 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 11,479 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,777.15 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.4904
2.2477
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 2.7679, compared to 3.2531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4852 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7679
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4222 BRL (High: 2.9397 / Low: 2.5175). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1167 BRL (High: 3.4512 / Low: 3.3346).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4222
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1167

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 0.1386 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 3.3869) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3067), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0802 (+46.83%).

2020 Avg (October) 3.3869
2019 Avg (October) 2.3067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4171 2.2958 2.3513
February 2.5142 2.3813 2.4249
March 2.9397 2.5175 2.7627
April 3.1358 2.8364 2.9530
May 3.2701 2.9720 3.1270
June 3.1500 2.7799 2.9885
July 3.1655 3.0243 3.0947
August 3.3939 3.1628 3.2930
September 3.3757 3.1587 3.2557
October 3.4512 3.3346 3.3869
November 3.4460 3.2114 3.2861
December 3.2713 3.1053 3.2023