YEARLY HIGH
0.8506 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.7127 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7818 BRL

2021 BOB to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.8506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 0.7127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1380 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7776 to the December average rate of 0.8196, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.8506 was down 0.38% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.8539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,253 BRL
2020 Average 3,735 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 3,563 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 689.89 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.8288
0.7181
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.7803, compared to 0.7833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0593 BRL (High: 0.8315 / Low: 0.7721). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0325 BRL (High: 0.7631 / Low: 0.7306).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0593
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0325

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0407 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.8165) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7096), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1069 (+15.06%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.8165
2020 Avg (March) 0.7096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7970 0.7506 0.7776
February 0.8126 0.7743 0.7841
March 0.8506 0.7940 0.8165
April 0.8315 0.7721 0.8082
May 0.7898 0.7556 0.7681
June 0.7470 0.7127 0.7273
July 0.7631 0.7306 0.7482
August 0.7840 0.7465 0.7612
September 0.7883 0.7499 0.7641
October 0.8197 0.7773 0.8017
November 0.8237 0.7822 0.8053
December 0.8334 0.8008 0.8196