YEARLY HIGH
2221.7035 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1528.7803 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1773.4542 LAK

2020 BRL to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2221.7035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 1528.7803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 692.9232 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2145.4522 to the December average rate of 1804.9446, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2221.7035 was down 5.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 2357.7932, 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 55,542,587 LAK
2019 Average 55,222,069 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 38,219,507 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,323,080.64 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2199.4799
1551.1469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to LAK 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 1841.9697, compared to 1704.9386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 137.0311 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1841.9697
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1704.9386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 273.4417 LAK (High: 1990.9032 / Low: 1717.4615). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 60.3211 LAK (High: 1670.8709 / Low: 1610.5498).

March Spread (Volatile) ±273.4417
October Spread (Stable) ±60.3211

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 219.3841 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -219.3841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2145.4522) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2288.1694), the exchange rate shifted by -142.7172 (-6.24%).

2020 Avg (January) 2145.4522
2019 Avg (January) 2288.1694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2221.7035 2074.7227 2145.4522
February 2098.0662 1984.6439 2047.2846
March 1990.9032 1717.4615 1827.9005
April 1756.3096 1588.5838 1687.2301
May 1707.9992 1528.7803 1605.1746
June 1868.0931 1646.5601 1738.7763
July 1768.9323 1673.9001 1711.2517
August 1736.6663 1621.9588 1670.1394
September 1742.0559 1630.9433 1692.9394
October 1670.8709 1610.5498 1642.0142
November 1748.9984 1608.9314 1708.3425
December 1847.5348 1770.7175 1804.9446