YEARLY HIGH
0.9111 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.7341 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8525 BBD

2014 BRL to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BRL to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 0.9111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.7341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1770 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8410 to the December average rate of 0.7562, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.9111 was down 11.34% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.0277, 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 22,778 BBD
2013 Average 23,256 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 18,353 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,424.66 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.9149
0.7418
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BBD 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 0.8721, compared to 0.8329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0757 BBD (High: 0.8931 / Low: 0.8175). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 BBD (High: 0.9059 / Low: 0.8931).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0757
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0406 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2014: 0.8958) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.0004), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1046 (-10.45%).

2014 Avg (April) 0.8958
2013 Avg (April) 1.0004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8532 0.8215 0.8410
February 0.8601 0.8215 0.8396
March 0.8847 0.8463 0.8599
April 0.9111 0.8783 0.8958
May 0.9059 0.8931 0.9005
June 0.9107 0.8776 0.8958
July 0.9081 0.8854 0.8994
August 0.8943 0.8725 0.8825
September 0.8931 0.8175 0.8572
October 0.8381 0.7975 0.8166
November 0.8083 0.7668 0.7852
December 0.7822 0.7341 0.7562