YEARLY HIGH
0.9058 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.6184 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7132 QAR

2020 BRL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.9058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 0.6184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2874 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8793 to the December average rate of 0.7078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9058 was down 9.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9992, 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 22,645 QAR
2019 Average 23,107 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 15,460 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,185.06 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9025
0.6235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to QAR 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 0.7501, compared to 0.6762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0739 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1144 QAR (High: 0.8138 / Low: 0.6994). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0288 QAR (High: 0.6589 / Low: 0.6300).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1144
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0288

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 0.0912 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0912

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.8793) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9738), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0946 (-9.71%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.8793
2019 Avg (January) 0.9738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9058 0.8502 0.8793
February 0.8597 0.8115 0.8378
March 0.8138 0.6994 0.7466
April 0.7130 0.6440 0.6854
May 0.6903 0.6184 0.6498
June 0.7549 0.6637 0.7019
July 0.7111 0.6739 0.6883
August 0.6980 0.6482 0.6689
September 0.6952 0.6431 0.6747
October 0.6589 0.6300 0.6468
November 0.6862 0.6325 0.6707
December 0.7246 0.6940 0.7078