2020 BRL to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BRL to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BRL to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2387.9924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 1606.8157.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 781.1767 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2290.5639 to the December average rate of 1932.6693, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2387.9924 was down 5.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 2516.0841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
BRL to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1955.2883, compared to 1810.4448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 144.8435 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 293.9960 GNF (High: 2119.6131 / Low: 1825.6171). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 79.0755 GNF (High: 1771.3244 / Low: 1692.2489).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 235.6504 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2290.5639) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2450.1993), the exchange rate shifted by -159.6354 (-6.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2387.9924 | 2197.8984 | 2290.5639 |
| February | 2241.5348 | 2109.2971 | 2179.1020 |
| March | 2119.6131 | 1825.6171 | 1943.4516 |
| April | 1867.1092 | 1690.3700 | 1786.9818 |
| May | 1804.4086 | 1606.8157 | 1690.1643 |
| June | 1987.1635 | 1751.4145 | 1841.4661 |
| July | 1880.8514 | 1782.6374 | 1819.9912 |
| August | 1844.9505 | 1718.7799 | 1771.2405 |
| September | 1852.3791 | 1726.5199 | 1797.5285 |
| October | 1771.3244 | 1692.2489 | 1737.4529 |
| November | 1849.1964 | 1700.1492 | 1803.7864 |
| December | 1977.0599 | 1882.0192 | 1932.6693 |