YEARLY HIGH
0.3584 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.2414 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2850 AUD

2020 BRL to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.3584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.2414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1169 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3517 to the December average rate of 0.2578, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3584 was down 6.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3837, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,960 AUD
2019 Average 9,124 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 6,036 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,923.49 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3620
0.2389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to AUD 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 0.3132, compared to 0.2567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3132
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0394 AUD (High: 0.3136 / Low: 0.2743). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 AUD (High: 0.2530 / Low: 0.2452).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0394
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0310 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.3517) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3738), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0221 (-5.91%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.3517
2019 Avg (January) 0.3738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3584 0.3464 0.3517
February 0.3519 0.3387 0.3453
March 0.3451 0.3123 0.3300
April 0.3136 0.2743 0.2989
May 0.2864 0.2632 0.2738
June 0.2952 0.2652 0.2795
July 0.2737 0.2652 0.2691
August 0.2682 0.2461 0.2550
September 0.2617 0.2485 0.2564
October 0.2530 0.2452 0.2492
November 0.2593 0.2414 0.2530
December 0.2645 0.2501 0.2578