YEARLY HIGH
468.1039 BIF
YEARLY LOW
322.5203 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
374.6599 BIF

2020 BRL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 468.1039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 322.5203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 145.5835 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 455.1505 to the December average rate of 377.5339, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 468.1039 was down 6.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 498.1628, 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 11,702,597 BIF
2019 Average 11,684,750 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 8,063,009 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,639,588.57 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

466.7083
328.0153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BIF 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 390.2669, compared to 359.0528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 31.2140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 390.2669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 359.0528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 57.9163 BIF (High: 421.9880 / Low: 364.0717). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.8823 BIF (High: 350.0342 / Low: 335.1518).

March Spread (Volatile) ±57.9163
October Spread (Stable) ±14.8823

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 46.5416 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -46.5416

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 455.1505) against the same month in 2019 (average: 482.7590), the exchange rate shifted by -27.6085 (-5.72%).

2020 Avg (January) 455.1505
2019 Avg (January) 482.7590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 468.1039 441.5645 455.1505
February 445.3080 420.8560 434.4287
March 421.9880 364.0717 387.8872
April 372.0384 335.5509 356.8975
May 360.2091 322.5203 339.5730
June 394.3865 348.7863 367.6643
July 376.3521 356.3555 363.7592
August 369.1157 342.1791 354.2134
September 368.7077 341.2791 357.9193
October 350.0342 335.1518 343.7099
November 365.4528 336.5937 357.1812
December 386.5092 370.2016 377.5339