YEARLY HIGH
1.6324 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.3585 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4886 SBD

2021 BRL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BRL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 1.6324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1.3585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2739 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4943 to the December average rate of 1.4304, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.6324 was down 20.98% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.0658, 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 40,810 SBD
2020 Average 40,298 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 33,963 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,846.98 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.6070
1.3972
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 1.4853, compared to 1.4918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1007 SBD (High: 1.4921 / Low: 1.3914). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0506 SBD (High: 1.4605 / Low: 1.4099).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1007
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0506

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0731 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 1.5896) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.6076), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0180 (-1.12%).

2021 Avg (June) 1.5896
2020 Avg (June) 1.6076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5408 1.4576 1.4943
February 1.4994 1.4254 1.4779
March 1.4510 1.3585 1.4147
April 1.4921 1.3914 1.4314
May 1.5283 1.4619 1.5040
June 1.6324 1.5487 1.5896
July 1.5904 1.5275 1.5571
August 1.5651 1.4868 1.5329
September 1.5590 1.4810 1.5281
October 1.5023 1.4214 1.4550
November 1.4870 1.4124 1.4474
December 1.4605 1.4099 1.4304