YEARLY HIGH
0.2414 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1582 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1841 CHF

2020 BRL to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.1582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0832 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2342 to the December average rate of 0.1726, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2414 was down 11.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2728, 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 6,034 CHF
2019 Average 6,306 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,955 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,078.95 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2414
0.1549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to CHF 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 0.1990, compared to 0.1693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0302 CHF (High: 0.2150 / Low: 0.1847). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 CHF (High: 0.1648 / Low: 0.1584).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0302
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0283 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2342) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2646), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0303 (-11.47%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2342
2019 Avg (January) 0.2646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2414 0.2249 0.2342
February 0.2299 0.2157 0.2245
March 0.2150 0.1847 0.1962
April 0.1897 0.1726 0.1827
May 0.1835 0.1648 0.1728
June 0.1986 0.1728 0.1836
July 0.1817 0.1742 0.1766
August 0.1749 0.1618 0.1672
September 0.1739 0.1632 0.1696
October 0.1648 0.1584 0.1621
November 0.1717 0.1582 0.1676
December 0.1763 0.1693 0.1726