YEARLY HIGH
829.0684 COP
YEARLY LOW
661.5282 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
719.5717 COP

2020 BRL to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 829.0684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 661.5282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 167.5402 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 799.3905 to the December average rate of 672.9257, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 829.0684 was down 5.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 880.7865, 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 20,726,709 COP
2019 Average 20,792,580 COP
Yearly Trough Low 16,538,204 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,188,505.10 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

812.0370
660.2792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to COP 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 753.9211, compared to 685.2222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 68.6989 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 753.9211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 685.2222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 76.4554 COP (High: 829.0684 / Low: 752.6130). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.6390 COP (High: 709.8061 / Low: 685.1670).

March Spread (Volatile) ±76.4554
September Spread (Stable) ±24.6390

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 60.2759 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -60.2759

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 793.1875) against the same month in 2019 (average: 813.1570), the exchange rate shifted by -19.9695 (-2.46%).

2020 Avg (March) 793.1875
2019 Avg (March) 813.1570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 817.6952 787.2902 799.3905
February 805.0382 767.1970 783.8015
March 829.0684 752.6130 793.1875
April 782.6657 710.1123 746.7946
May 716.0586 661.5282 686.5187
June 750.1970 680.5964 713.8340
July 718.5513 667.2431 689.9563
August 716.6048 674.3723 694.2680
September 709.8061 685.1670 694.9170
October 694.0419 662.2577 680.8529
November 699.9464 665.6178 678.4132
December 688.3857 662.1005 672.9257