2023 BRL to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

572.9880 CDF

YEARLY LOW

372.6597 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

468.7814 CDF

2023 BRL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BRL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 572.9880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 372.6597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 200.3283 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 395.0531 to the December average rate of 555.9960, the exchange rate registered a net change of 40.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 572.9880 was up 31.28% compared to the 2022 peak of 436.4754, 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 14,324,700 CDF

2022 Average 9,797,073 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 9,316,492 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,008,207.41 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

572.0903

378.9588

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 421.9118, compared to 515.6511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 93.7393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 421.9118

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 515.6511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 60.0106 CDF (High: 468.3889 / Low: 408.3782). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.3978 CDF (High: 509.1461 / Low: 493.7483).

May Spread (Volatile) ±60.0106

September Spread (Stable) ±15.3978

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 10.0414 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 555.9960) against the same month in 2022 (average: 389.9206), the exchange rate shifted by +166.0754 (+42.59%).

2023 Avg (December) 555.9960

2022 Avg (December) 389.9206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	406.2199	372.6597	395.0531
February	407.7964	389.7269	398.2342
March	405.6300	388.7100	396.8654
April	438.4415	403.3654	415.0657
May	468.3889	408.3782	439.7136
June	503.1525	463.9654	486.5386
July	538.2359	499.1487	514.6157
August	517.5723	492.9280	504.5743
September	509.1461	493.7483	502.2248
October	518.0455	478.8788	497.5523
November	552.9164	500.1026	518.9433
December	572.9880	539.6813	555.9960