2020 BRL to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BRL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BRL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 420.2194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 288.3243.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 131.8951 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 407.3053 to the December average rate of 379.9180, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 420.2194 was down 6.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 449.6853, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 358.1231, compared to 363.4565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.3334 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 103.5831 CDF (High: 391.9074 / Low: 288.3243). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.6772 CDF (High: 398.5990 / Low: 377.9218).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 39.4510 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 407.3053) against the same month in 2019 (average: 437.2301), the exchange rate shifted by -29.9248 (-6.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 420.2194 | 393.5201 | 407.3053 |
| February | 398.5990 | 377.9218 | 388.9625 |
| March | 379.0059 | 328.9498 | 349.5115 |
| April | 336.0094 | 305.4896 | 323.4065 |
| May | 345.6608 | 298.1103 | 318.7701 |
| June | 379.6530 | 340.1949 | 360.7830 |
| July | 384.4269 | 357.5400 | 367.8817 |
| August | 376.4372 | 347.8929 | 360.6318 |
| September | 375.3699 | 347.2176 | 363.7221 |
| October | 355.7414 | 324.0305 | 346.3977 |
| November | 370.5309 | 341.4095 | 362.1880 |
| December | 391.9074 | 288.3243 | 379.9180 |