YEARLY HIGH
1.7323 CNY
YEARLY LOW
1.1600 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3524 CNY

2020 BRL to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.7323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 1.1600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5722 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6723 to the December average rate of 1.2711, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7323 was down 6.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.8516, 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 43,307 CNY
2019 Average 43,819 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 29,001 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,305.96 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7201
1.1466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to CNY 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 1.4477, compared to 1.2571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1906 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2041 CNY (High: 1.5647 / Low: 1.3606). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0565 CNY (High: 1.3024 / Low: 1.2459).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2041
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0565

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 0.1692 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1692

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.6723) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.8164), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1441 (-7.94%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.6723
2019 Avg (January) 1.8164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7323 1.6198 1.6723
February 1.6528 1.5613 1.6097
March 1.5647 1.3606 1.4405
April 1.3791 1.2535 1.3309
May 1.3593 1.2033 1.2674
June 1.4661 1.2903 1.3652
July 1.3673 1.2951 1.3253
August 1.3356 1.2277 1.2730
September 1.2939 1.2032 1.2627
October 1.2196 1.1619 1.1944
November 1.2408 1.1600 1.2161
December 1.3024 1.2459 1.2711