2020 BRL to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7266 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.1711 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3520 BOB

2020 BRL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.7266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 1.1711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5555 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6700 to the December average rate of 1.3398, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7266 was down 8.84% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.8940, 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 43,165 BOB

2019 Average 43,860 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 29,278 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,886.85 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7143

1.1823

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 1.4223, compared to 1.2817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1406 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4223

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2176 BOB (High: 1.5446 / Low: 1.3270). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0549 BOB (High: 1.2496 / Low: 1.1947).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2176

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0549

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 0.1785 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1785

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.6700) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.8477), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1777 (-9.62%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.6700

2019 Avg (January) 1.8477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7266	1.6145	1.6700
February	1.6325	1.5413	1.5911
March	1.5446	1.3270	1.4126
April	1.3498	1.2201	1.2978
May	1.3086	1.1711	1.2306
June	1.4335	1.2601	1.3318
July	1.3486	1.2797	1.3056
August	1.3237	1.2249	1.2680
September	1.3187	1.2194	1.2796
October	1.2496	1.1947	1.2266
November	1.2995	1.1993	1.2705
December	1.3705	1.3142	1.3398