YEARLY HIGH
44.2819 DJF
YEARLY LOW
30.2392 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.8679 DJF

2020 BRL to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 44.2819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 30.2392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.0427 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.9924 to the December average rate of 34.6011, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 44.2819 was down 9.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 48.8585, 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 1,107,048 DJF
2019 Average 1,129,274 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 755,980 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 351,068.31 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

44.1290
30.4896
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to DJF 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 36.6755, compared to 33.0603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.6755
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.0603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.5906 DJF (High: 39.7957 / Low: 34.2051). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3220 DJF (High: 32.2162 / Low: 30.8941).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.5906
October Spread (Stable) ±1.3220

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 4.4565 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4565

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 42.9924) against the same month in 2019 (average: 47.3584), the exchange rate shifted by -4.3661 (-9.22%).

2020 Avg (January) 42.9924
2019 Avg (January) 47.3584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.2819 41.5645 42.9924
February 42.0405 39.6875 40.9639
March 39.7957 34.2051 36.5074
April 34.8541 31.4943 33.5090
May 33.7486 30.2392 31.7607
June 36.9057 32.4437 34.3196
July 34.7698 32.9513 33.6551
August 34.1008 31.5832 32.6937
September 34.0009 31.4443 32.9915
October 32.2162 30.8941 31.6262
November 33.5533 30.9225 32.7944
December 35.4358 33.9320 34.6011