YEARLY HIGH
0.2488 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.1698 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1959 BSD

2020 BRL to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 0.1698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0789 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2415 to the December average rate of 0.1944, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2488 was down 9.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2744, 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 6,219 BSD
2019 Average 6,346 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 4,246 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,973.38 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2479
0.1713
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to BSD 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 0.2060, compared to 0.1857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0314 BSD (High: 0.2235 / Low: 0.1921). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 BSD (High: 0.1810 / Low: 0.1730).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0314
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 0.0250 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2415) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2675), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0260 (-9.70%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2415
2019 Avg (January) 0.2675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2488 0.2335 0.2415
February 0.2361 0.2229 0.2301
March 0.2235 0.1921 0.2051
April 0.1958 0.1769 0.1882
May 0.1896 0.1698 0.1784
June 0.2073 0.1823 0.1928
July 0.1953 0.1851 0.1890
August 0.1915 0.1779 0.1837
September 0.1909 0.1766 0.1853
October 0.1810 0.1730 0.1776
November 0.1885 0.1737 0.1842
December 0.1990 0.1906 0.1944