YEARLY HIGH
1.7718 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.5083 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6725 SBD

2023 BRL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BRL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.7718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.5083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2635 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5936 to the December average rate of 1.7272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.7718 was up 1.57% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.7444, 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 44,295 SBD
2022 Average 39,472 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 37,708 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,587.55 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.7599
1.5630
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 1.6347, compared to 1.7103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0757 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.1229 SBD (High: 1.6313 / Low: 1.5083). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0408 SBD (High: 1.7399 / Low: 1.6991).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1229
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0408

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0382 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 1.7435) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.5226), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2209 (+14.50%).

2023 Avg (July) 1.7435
2022 Avg (July) 1.5226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6313 1.5083 1.5936
February 1.6311 1.5557 1.5898
March 1.6259 1.5532 1.5794
April 1.6905 1.6257 1.6537
May 1.7045 1.6483 1.6733
June 1.7473 1.6620 1.7181
July 1.7718 1.7080 1.7435
August 1.7459 1.6763 1.7052
September 1.7310 1.6594 1.6985
October 1.7006 1.6297 1.6660
November 1.7399 1.6991 1.7216
December 1.7528 1.7026 1.7272