YEARLY HIGH
0.1890 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1324 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1526 GBP

2020 BRL to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.1324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0566 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1847 to the December average rate of 0.1445, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1890 was down 12.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2170, 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 4,724 GBP
2019 Average 4,971 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,310 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,413.98 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1895
0.1321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to GBP 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 0.1631, compared to 0.1422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0202 GBP (High: 0.1751 / Low: 0.1548). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 GBP (High: 0.1389 / Low: 0.1338).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0202
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1847) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2073), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0226 (-10.91%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1847
2019 Avg (January) 0.2073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1890 0.1768 0.1847
February 0.1817 0.1730 0.1774
March 0.1751 0.1548 0.1657
April 0.1575 0.1424 0.1516
May 0.1546 0.1386 0.1451
June 0.1628 0.1477 0.1540
July 0.1535 0.1463 0.1492
August 0.1463 0.1349 0.1398
September 0.1477 0.1372 0.1431
October 0.1389 0.1338 0.1369
November 0.1423 0.1324 0.1394
December 0.1496 0.1408 0.1445