2020 BRL to MXN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BRL to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BRL to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 4.9245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 3.6548.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2697 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5412 to the December average rate of 3.8774, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.9245 was down 6.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.2424, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
BRL to MXN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.4137, compared to 3.9529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4608 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6644 MXN (High: 4.9245 / Low: 4.2602). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1704 MXN (High: 3.9812 / Low: 3.8108).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3743 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 4.5634) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.0081), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4448 (-8.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.7053 | 4.4001 | 4.5412 |
| February | 4.4325 | 4.2527 | 4.3358 |
| March | 4.9245 | 4.2602 | 4.5634 |
| April | 4.7245 | 4.3804 | 4.5561 |
| May | 4.5319 | 4.0779 | 4.1817 |
| June | 4.5939 | 4.1087 | 4.3041 |
| July | 4.3708 | 4.1583 | 4.2341 |
| August | 4.2794 | 3.9074 | 4.0695 |
| September | 4.1033 | 3.9118 | 4.0067 |
| October | 3.8775 | 3.6859 | 3.7739 |
| November | 3.8401 | 3.6548 | 3.7556 |
| December | 3.9812 | 3.8108 | 3.8774 |