YEARLY HIGH
27.0481 JPY
YEARLY LOW
18.0925 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.9349 JPY

2020 BRL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 27.0481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 18.0925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9556 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.3797 to the December average rate of 20.1650, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 27.0481 was down 9.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 29.9777, 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 676,203 JPY
2019 Average 691,923 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 452,313 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 223,889.65 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

27.1485
17.9228
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to JPY 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 22.3213, compared to 19.5485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7728 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.3213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.5485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.6019 JPY (High: 24.2562 / Low: 20.6544). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9656 JPY (High: 20.7295 / Low: 19.7639).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.6019
December Spread (Stable) ±0.9656

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 3.2213 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 26.3797) against the same month in 2019 (average: 29.1377), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7580 (-9.47%).

2020 Avg (January) 26.3797
2019 Avg (January) 29.1377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.0481 25.3111 26.3797
February 25.9302 24.1636 25.2889
March 24.2562 20.6544 22.0676
April 21.2619 18.9788 20.3034
May 20.4400 18.1617 19.1330
June 22.4794 19.5470 20.7550
July 20.9345 19.8556 20.1819
August 20.2702 18.8270 19.4683
September 20.0640 18.6228 19.5725
October 19.1140 18.0925 18.6916
November 19.6097 18.1612 19.2115
December 20.7295 19.7639 20.1650