YEARLY HIGH
4.2299 BRL
YEARLY LOW
2.9727 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7369 BRL

2020 BND to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BND to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 4.2299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.9727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2573 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0660 to the December average rate of 3.8622, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.2299 was up 35.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.1217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,150 BRL
2019 Average 14,390 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 14,863 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,286.40 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.2489
2.9585
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 3.5111, compared to 3.9626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.4811 BRL (High: 3.9466 / Low: 3.4655). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1479 BRL (High: 3.2154 / Low: 3.0675).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4811
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1479

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 0.2315 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 4.1414) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.9799), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1615 (+38.98%).

2020 Avg (October) 4.1414
2019 Avg (October) 2.9799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1364 2.9727 3.0660
February 3.2154 3.0675 3.1291
March 3.6447 3.2100 3.4502
April 3.9840 3.5879 3.7335
May 4.1586 3.7270 3.9598
June 3.9466 3.4655 3.7282
July 3.8892 3.6988 3.8105
August 4.1040 3.8060 3.9773
September 4.1223 3.8511 3.9537
October 4.2299 4.0753 4.1414
November 4.2289 3.9421 4.0304
December 3.9462 3.7541 3.8622