2020 BRL to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.7497 GMD

YEARLY LOW

8.7468 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.0780 GMD

2020 BRL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 12.7497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 8.7468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0030 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3599 to the December average rate of 10.0595, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.7497 was down 6.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.5832, 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 318,743 GMD

2019 Average 317,803 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 218,669 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,073.98 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.6797

8.8422

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to GMD 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 10.5421, compared to 9.6139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5421

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.6109 GMD (High: 11.3989 / Low: 9.7880). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4099 GMD (High: 9.3661 / Low: 8.9563).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6109

October Spread (Stable) ±0.4099

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 1.2987 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2987

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 12.3599) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.2395), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8796 (-6.64%).

2020 Avg (January) 12.3599

2019 Avg (January) 13.2395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.7497	11.9323	12.3599
February	12.0655	11.3679	11.7419
March	11.3989	9.7880	10.4432
April	9.9877	9.0211	9.5993
May	9.7567	8.7468	9.1620
June	10.6881	9.4152	9.9462
July	10.1219	9.5908	9.7840
August	9.9183	9.2169	9.5169
September	9.8854	9.1494	9.5931
October	9.3661	8.9563	9.1943
November	9.7533	8.9917	9.5358
December	10.2971	9.8633	10.0595