YEARLY HIGH
0.3228 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.2276 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2625 CAD

2020 BRL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.2276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0952 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3158 to the December average rate of 0.2489, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3228 was down 10.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3602, 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 8,071 CAD
2019 Average 8,420 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 5,691 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,379.64 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3239
0.2265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to CAD 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 0.2804, compared to 0.2447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0296 CAD (High: 0.3000 / Low: 0.2705). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 CAD (High: 0.2381 / Low: 0.2304).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0296
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.3158) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3557), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0399 (-11.22%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.3158
2019 Avg (January) 0.3557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3228 0.3091 0.3158
February 0.3137 0.2984 0.3056
March 0.3000 0.2705 0.2855
April 0.2739 0.2483 0.2645
May 0.2608 0.2393 0.2496
June 0.2772 0.2485 0.2613
July 0.2621 0.2515 0.2554
August 0.2568 0.2343 0.2432
September 0.2517 0.2359 0.2449
October 0.2381 0.2304 0.2346
November 0.2467 0.2276 0.2409
December 0.2535 0.2448 0.2489