YEARLY HIGH
2.0658 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.4019 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6127 SBD

2020 BRL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.0658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 1.4019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6639 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0002 to the December average rate of 1.5630, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.0658 was down 7.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.2241, 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 51,645 SBD
2019 Average 52,032 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 35,048 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,597.17 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.0559
1.3872
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 1.7092, compared to 1.5163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1929 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3046 SBD (High: 1.8916 / Low: 1.5870). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0699 SBD (High: 1.4718 / Low: 1.4019).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3046
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0699

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 0.2010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2.0002) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1686), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1684 (-7.77%).

2020 Avg (January) 2.0002
2019 Avg (January) 2.1686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0658 1.9306 2.0002
February 1.9506 1.8429 1.8991
March 1.8916 1.5870 1.6981
April 1.6260 1.4744 1.5646
May 1.5807 1.4136 1.4853
June 1.7283 1.5202 1.6076
July 1.6222 1.5418 1.5730
August 1.5802 1.4707 1.5163
September 1.5621 1.4397 1.5160
October 1.4718 1.4019 1.4429
November 1.5205 1.4050 1.4866
December 1.5999 1.5252 1.5630