YEARLY HIGH
1.3622 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.0976 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1767 BRL

2014 BBD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BBD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 1.3622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 1.0976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2646 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1892 to the December average rate of 1.3229, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.3622 was up 11.92% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.2171, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,811 BRL
2013 Average 5,398 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 5,488 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,323.02 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.3441
1.0893
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.1478, compared to 1.2057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0578 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.1037 BRL (High: 1.2233 / Low: 1.1196). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 BRL (High: 1.1197 / Low: 1.1039).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1037
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0467 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.3229) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.1735), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1494 (+12.73%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.3229
2013 Avg (December) 1.1735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2174 1.1721 1.1892
February 1.2173 1.1627 1.1913
March 1.1816 1.1303 1.1631
April 1.1385 1.0976 1.1164
May 1.1197 1.1039 1.1105
June 1.1395 1.0981 1.1165
July 1.1295 1.1012 1.1119
August 1.1461 1.1182 1.1332
September 1.2233 1.1196 1.1676
October 1.2539 1.1931 1.2247
November 1.3042 1.2371 1.2738
December 1.3622 1.2784 1.3229