YEARLY HIGH
1.4683 BOB
YEARLY LOW
1.2611 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3842 BOB

2023 BRL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BRL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 1.4683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.2611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2072 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3324 to the December average rate of 1.4127, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.4683 was down 1.84% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.4957, 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 36,707 BOB
2022 Average 33,438 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 31,528 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,178.94 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.4502
1.3129
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 1.3635, compared to 1.4048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.1040 BOB (High: 1.3651 / Low: 1.2611). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0311 BOB (High: 1.4233 / Low: 1.3922).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1040
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0311

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0328 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 1.4388) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.2837), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1551 (+12.08%).

2023 Avg (July) 1.4388
2022 Avg (July) 1.2837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3651 1.2611 1.3324
February 1.3679 1.3048 1.3344
March 1.3638 1.2905 1.3243
April 1.4084 1.3573 1.3778
May 1.4137 1.3660 1.3881
June 1.4504 1.3775 1.4241
July 1.4683 1.4046 1.4388
August 1.4422 1.3856 1.4080
September 1.4229 1.3714 1.3969
October 1.3858 1.3338 1.3641
November 1.4233 1.3922 1.4084
December 1.4376 1.3915 1.4127