YEARLY HIGH
2.9440 BRL
YEARLY LOW
2.0098 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5769 BRL

2020 BBD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 2.9440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.0098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9341 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0709 to the December average rate of 2.5730, 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 2.9440 was up 38.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.1321, 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 14,720 BRL
2019 Average 9,864 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 10,049 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,670.50 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.8894
1.9965
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 2.4583, compared to 2.6954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4583
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3656 BRL (High: 2.6027 / Low: 2.2370). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1105 BRL (High: 2.6233 / Low: 2.5128).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3656
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1105

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 0.2085 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 2.8058) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.9992), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8066 (+40.35%).

2020 Avg (May) 2.8058
2019 Avg (May) 1.9992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1412 2.0098 2.0709
February 2.2431 2.1176 2.1735
March 2.6027 2.2370 2.4437
April 2.8267 2.5535 2.6587
May 2.9440 2.6372 2.8058
June 2.7429 2.4116 2.5972
July 2.7016 2.5598 2.6456
August 2.8100 2.6113 2.7235
September 2.8308 2.6187 2.6996
October 2.8896 2.7631 2.8150
November 2.8782 2.6530 2.7159
December 2.6233 2.5128 2.5730