YEARLY HIGH
287.5230 KRW
YEARLY LOW
195.6187 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
231.0168 KRW

2020 BRL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 287.5230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 195.6187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 91.9043 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 281.5826 to the December average rate of 212.6600, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 287.5230 was down 8.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 315.1630, 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 7,188,075 KRW
2019 Average 7,390,184 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 4,890,468 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,297,606.95 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

289.4127
195.4523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to KRW 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 247.9728, compared to 214.0609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 33.9119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 247.9728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 214.0609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 34.0729 KRW (High: 267.9992 / Low: 233.9263). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.4496 KRW (High: 216.3619 / Low: 208.9123).

March Spread (Volatile) ±34.0729
December Spread (Stable) ±7.4496

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 25.6962 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.6962

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 281.5826) against the same month in 2019 (average: 299.7525), the exchange rate shifted by -18.1698 (-6.06%).

2020 Avg (January) 281.5826
2019 Avg (January) 299.7525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 287.5230 276.4200 281.5826
February 280.1956 268.3435 274.9165
March 267.9992 233.9263 249.2203
April 237.3487 216.1301 230.1220
May 234.8037 208.3871 219.3402
June 247.9650 219.4083 232.6551
July 233.8757 222.4666 226.6879
August 228.6942 211.2539 218.0648
September 225.2256 206.1873 218.3027
October 208.2020 195.6187 203.2823
November 210.0058 196.5344 205.3676
December 216.3619 208.9123 212.6600