YEARLY HIGH
449.6853 CDF
YEARLY LOW
390.6236 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
419.5923 CDF

2019 BRL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BRL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 449.6853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 390.6236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.0617 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 437.2301 to the December average rate of 408.5487, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 449.6853 was down 11.75% compared to the 2018 peak of 509.5783, 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 11,242,134 CDF
2018 Average 11,149,099 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 9,765,591 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,476,542.82 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

444.4076
396.3358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to CDF 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 427.1951, compared to 411.9895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.2057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 427.1951
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 411.9895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 38.3039 CDF (High: 432.3978 / Low: 394.0939). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.5258 CDF (High: 410.1529 / Low: 397.6271).

August Spread (Volatile) ±38.3039
September Spread (Stable) ±12.5258

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 27.0115 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 437.2301) against the same month in 2018 (average: 499.2000), the exchange rate shifted by -61.9699 (-12.41%).

2019 Avg (January) 437.2301
2018 Avg (January) 499.2000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 449.6853 421.7760 437.2301
February 449.0179 434.6802 440.4016
March 434.0109 411.0340 425.6998
April 428.8438 411.1091 420.3119
May 421.5931 402.6690 411.3310
June 433.5249 420.2003 428.1962
July 446.1652 429.4368 439.3464
August 432.3978 394.0939 412.3348
September 410.1529 397.6271 403.9483
October 417.5125 398.1859 407.4169
November 416.7455 390.6236 400.3418
December 419.6150 392.9525 408.5487