YEARLY HIGH
2.9380 BRL
YEARLY LOW
2.4573 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6986 BRL

2021 BBD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 2.9380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 2.4573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4808 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6790 to the December average rate of 2.8276, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.9380 was down 0.20% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.9440, 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 14,690 BRL
2020 Average 12,890 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 12,286 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,404.00 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.8588
2.4847
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 2.6939, compared to 2.7033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1978 BRL (High: 2.8668 / Low: 2.6690). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1055 BRL (High: 2.6297 / Low: 2.5242).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1978
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1401 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 2.8199) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.4437), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3762 (+15.39%).

2021 Avg (March) 2.8199
2020 Avg (March) 2.4437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7449 2.5967 2.6790
February 2.8007 2.6769 2.7085
March 2.9380 2.7454 2.8199
April 2.8668 2.6690 2.7902
May 2.7220 2.6090 2.6500
June 2.5756 2.4573 2.5159
July 2.6297 2.5242 2.5820
August 2.7077 2.5754 2.6273
September 2.7216 2.5854 2.6372
October 2.8296 2.6831 2.7673
November 2.8402 2.6996 2.7784
December 2.8727 2.7666 2.8276