YEARLY HIGH
46.7081 LRD
YEARLY LOW
28.8325 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.5557 LRD

2020 BRL to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 46.7081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 28.8325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.8755 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.2280 to the December average rate of 31.3429, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 46.7081 was down 13.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 54.1155, 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 1,167,702 LRD
2019 Average 1,179,610 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 720,814 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 446,888.12 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

47.7948
28.9930
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to LRD 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 40.5121, compared to 34.5993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.9128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.5121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.5993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 6.1068 LRD (High: 44.1541 / Low: 38.0474). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1739 LRD (High: 46.7081 / Low: 45.5342).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.1068
January Spread (Stable) ±1.1739

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.6715 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6715

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 46.2280) against the same month in 2019 (average: 42.5550), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6730 (+8.63%).

2020 Avg (January) 46.2280
2019 Avg (January) 42.5550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.7081 45.5342 46.2280
February 46.1962 44.1924 45.2260
March 44.1541 38.0474 40.5544
April 38.7974 35.0232 37.2854
May 37.6543 33.7132 35.4034
June 41.2598 36.3211 38.3754
July 38.9386 36.8816 37.6772
August 38.1559 35.4620 36.6069
September 38.0048 35.1270 36.8973
October 35.8784 31.7605 34.5120
November 32.8996 28.8325 30.5598
December 32.0105 30.2810 31.3429