YEARLY HIGH
922.9418 MGA
YEARLY LOW
648.1277 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
744.8872 MGA

2020 BRL to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 922.9418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 648.1277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 274.8140 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 888.9517 to the December average rate of 742.0659, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 922.9418 was down 5.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 978.2969, 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 23,073,545 MGA
2019 Average 23,044,045 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 16,203,194 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,870,351.23 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

909.8890
658.6408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to MGA 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 771.9396, compared to 717.8348 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 54.1047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 771.9396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 717.8348

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 109.1232 MGA (High: 831.3392 / Low: 722.2160). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.6740 MGA (High: 705.1266 / Low: 683.4526).

March Spread (Volatile) ±109.1232
October Spread (Stable) ±21.6740

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 89.0823 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -89.0823

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 888.9517) against the same month in 2019 (average: 951.8174), the exchange rate shifted by -62.8657 (-6.60%).

2020 Avg (January) 888.9517
2019 Avg (January) 951.8174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 922.9418 846.4682 888.9517
February 867.2869 829.8671 852.2543
March 831.3392 722.2160 763.1720
April 739.6523 672.3944 710.2514
May 722.6877 648.1277 679.5781
June 785.6020 702.6830 737.4299
July 749.8981 710.9959 726.6938
August 732.1285 681.6924 704.7418
September 736.9626 686.3009 715.3698
October 705.1266 683.4526 695.8434
November 745.9606 683.9969 722.2944
December 768.6266 712.9442 742.0659