2020 BRL to HNL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BRL to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BRL to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 6.1423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 4.2353.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9071 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9855 to the December average rate of 4.7119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.1423 was down 8.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.7128, 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 HNL 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 5.1247, compared to 4.5661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5586 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7792 HNL (High: 5.5662 / Low: 4.7870). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1885 HNL (High: 4.4514 / Low: 4.2628).
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 0.6093 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 5.9855) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.5343), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5488 (-8.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.1423 | 5.7957 | 5.9855 |
| February | 5.8520 | 5.5407 | 5.7106 |
| March | 5.5662 | 4.7870 | 5.1013 |
| April | 4.8796 | 4.4221 | 4.6890 |
| May | 4.7326 | 4.2353 | 4.4549 |
| June | 5.1772 | 4.5233 | 4.8067 |
| July | 4.8586 | 4.6013 | 4.7037 |
| August | 4.7773 | 4.3735 | 4.5413 |
| September | 4.7183 | 4.3531 | 4.5789 |
| October | 4.4514 | 4.2628 | 4.3659 |
| November | 4.5892 | 4.2651 | 4.4948 |
| December | 4.8178 | 4.6167 | 4.7119 |