YEARLY HIGH
0.3348 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.2359 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2701 SGD

2020 BRL to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.3348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.2359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0988 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3262 to the December average rate of 0.2589, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3348 was down 9.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3694, 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 8,369 SGD
2019 Average 8,656 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 5,898 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,470.72 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3347
0.2331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SGD 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 0.2876, compared to 0.2526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0386 SGD (High: 0.3117 / Low: 0.2731). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 SGD (High: 0.2453 / Low: 0.2364).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0386
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

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 0.0293 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.3262) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3627), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0365 (-10.06%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.3262
2019 Avg (January) 0.3627

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3348 0.3187 0.3262
February 0.3260 0.3109 0.3196
March 0.3117 0.2731 0.2903
April 0.2782 0.2512 0.2680
May 0.2691 0.2411 0.2531
June 0.2877 0.2540 0.2687
July 0.2707 0.2574 0.2623
August 0.2632 0.2434 0.2515
September 0.2595 0.2422 0.2532
October 0.2453 0.2364 0.2415
November 0.2536 0.2359 0.2481
December 0.2657 0.2535 0.2589