YEARLY HIGH
420.2194 CDF
YEARLY LOW
288.3243 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
360.7898 CDF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,505,484 CDF
2019 Average 10,487,283 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 7,208,108 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,297,376.60 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

416.1588
309.9166
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 358.1231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 363.4565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±103.5831
February Spread (Stable) ±20.6772

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 39.4510 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -39.4510

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (January) 407.3053
2019 Avg (January) 437.2301

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