YEARLY HIGH
1.8940 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.6220 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7549 BOB

2019 BRL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BRL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 1.8940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 1.6220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2720 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8477 to the December average rate of 1.6826, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.8940 was down 13.75% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.1960, 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 47,350 BOB
2018 Average 47,588 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 40,551 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,799.79 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.8778
1.6442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BOB 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 1.7990, compared to 1.7109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0881 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1541 BOB (High: 1.8017 / Low: 1.6476). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0488 BOB (High: 1.7034 / Low: 1.6545).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1541
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0488

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 0.1111 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.8477) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.1548), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3071 (-14.25%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.8477
2018 Avg (January) 2.1548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8940 1.7817 1.8477
February 1.8889 1.8344 1.8584
March 1.8342 1.7293 1.7967
April 1.8064 1.7314 1.7738
May 1.7618 1.6858 1.7283
June 1.8098 1.7551 1.7888
July 1.8581 1.7984 1.8294
August 1.8017 1.6476 1.7183
September 1.7034 1.6545 1.6774
October 1.7343 1.6548 1.6941
November 1.7332 1.6220 1.6637
December 1.7181 1.6287 1.6826