YEARLY HIGH
2.2241 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.9389 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0818 SBD

2019 BRL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BRL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 2.2241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 1.9389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2852 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1686 to the December average rate of 2.0166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.2241 was down 9.96% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.4702, 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 55,604 SBD
2018 Average 54,226 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 48,473 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,130.30 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.2003
1.9716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SBD 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 2.1219, compared to 2.0416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0803 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1738 SBD (High: 2.1381 / Low: 1.9643). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0604 SBD (High: 2.2059 / Low: 2.1455).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1738
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0604

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1467 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 2.1812) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.0720), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1092 (+5.27%).

2019 Avg (July) 2.1812
2018 Avg (July) 2.0720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2140 2.1160 2.1686
February 2.2059 2.1455 2.1812
March 2.1566 2.0419 2.1142
April 2.1473 2.0365 2.0910
May 2.0890 2.0025 2.0476
June 2.1567 2.0890 2.1290
July 2.2241 2.1412 2.1812
August 2.1381 1.9643 2.0345
September 2.0381 1.9453 2.0002
October 2.0765 1.9870 2.0266
November 2.0703 1.9389 1.9907
December 2.0657 1.9480 2.0166