YEARLY HIGH
3.4521 BRL
YEARLY LOW
2.2999 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0114 BRL

2020 BGN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BGN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 3.4521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.2999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1522 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3512 to the December average rate of 3.2022, 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 3.4521 was up 43.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.3992, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,261 BRL
2019 Average 11,287 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 11,499 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,761.20 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.4914
2.2475
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 2.7686, compared to 3.2542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4856 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4075 BRL (High: 2.9345 / Low: 2.5270). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1108 BRL (High: 3.4521 / Low: 3.3413).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4075
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1108

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 0.1411 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1411

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 3.3878) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3078), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0800 (+46.80%).

2020 Avg (October) 3.3878
2019 Avg (October) 2.3078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4255 2.2999 2.3512
February 2.5256 2.3821 2.4270
March 2.9345 2.5270 2.7613
April 3.1299 2.8430 2.9544
May 3.2636 2.9692 3.1295
June 3.1475 2.7837 2.9884
July 3.1580 3.0288 3.0993
August 3.3945 3.1494 3.2949
September 3.3807 3.1646 3.2520
October 3.4521 3.3413 3.3878
November 3.4484 3.2206 3.2890
December 3.2744 3.1198 3.2022