YEARLY HIGH
378.1345 LBP
YEARLY LOW
157.8680 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
295.8463 LBP

2020 BRL to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 378.1345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 157.8680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 220.2665 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 365.5076 to the December average rate of 294.4174, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 378.1345 was down 8.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 415.3903, 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 9,453,363 LBP
2019 Average 9,584,834 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,946,701 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,506,662.14 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

375.1574
259.3604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to LBP 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 311.1764, compared to 280.5162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.6602 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 311.1764
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 280.5162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 137.5441 LBP (High: 295.4121 / Low: 157.8680). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.8645 LBP (High: 274.2970 / Low: 262.4324).

July Spread (Volatile) ±137.5441
October Spread (Stable) ±11.8645

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 42.0841 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -42.0841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 365.5076) against the same month in 2019 (average: 403.5755), the exchange rate shifted by -38.0678 (-9.43%).

2020 Avg (January) 365.5076
2019 Avg (January) 403.5755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 378.1345 353.5318 365.5076
February 357.2224 337.1290 348.0732
March 337.8137 202.8097 305.9891
April 296.2148 267.7648 284.8731
May 286.7982 256.9861 269.8867
June 314.9017 276.7689 292.7285
July 295.4121 157.8680 282.0547
August 290.3429 269.1961 277.8518
September 289.3132 267.3543 280.7127
October 274.2970 262.4324 269.0102
November 285.9436 263.1277 279.0505
December 301.0634 288.7135 294.4174