YEARLY HIGH
0.5488 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4690 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5079 BBD

2019 BRL to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BRL to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.5488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.4690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0798 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5349 to the December average rate of 0.4869, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5488 was down 13.65% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6356, 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 13,720 BBD
2018 Average 13,774 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 11,726 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,994.90 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5434
0.4757
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 0.5206, compared to 0.4951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0413 BBD (High: 0.5210 / Low: 0.4797). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 BBD (High: 0.5236 / Low: 0.5096).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0413
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0317 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.5349) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6235), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0886 (-14.21%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.5349
2018 Avg (January) 0.6235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5488 0.5153 0.5349
February 0.5466 0.5308 0.5377
March 0.5298 0.5009 0.5202
April 0.5228 0.5011 0.5129
May 0.5101 0.4879 0.5003
June 0.5236 0.5096 0.5177
July 0.5378 0.5201 0.5293
August 0.5210 0.4797 0.4976
September 0.4926 0.4778 0.4855
October 0.5015 0.4785 0.4901
November 0.5013 0.4690 0.4813
December 0.4976 0.4720 0.4869