YEARLY HIGH
159.3188 SOS
YEARLY LOW
135.8302 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.2395 SOS

2019 BRL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BRL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 159.3188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 135.8302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.4886 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.2096 to the December average rate of 141.1456, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 159.3188 was down 14.01% compared to the 2018 peak of 185.2783, 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 3,982,970 SOS
2018 Average 3,986,888 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 3,395,754 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 587,215.90 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

157.4607
137.7701
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to SOS 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 151.0358, compared to 143.4431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.5927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.0358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.4431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 13.0398 SOS (High: 150.8710 / Low: 137.8312). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2379 SOS (High: 151.9584 / Low: 147.7205).

August Spread (Volatile) ±13.0398
June Spread (Stable) ±4.2379

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 9.7195 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 155.2096) against the same month in 2018 (average: 180.7595), the exchange rate shifted by -25.5499 (-14.13%).

2019 Avg (January) 155.2096
2018 Avg (January) 180.7595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 159.3188 148.6746 155.2096
February 158.8602 153.4670 155.8198
March 153.7932 145.0395 150.8828
April 151.2342 145.0953 148.6392
May 148.6851 141.5178 145.2992
June 151.9584 147.7205 150.3642
July 156.2291 150.5696 153.6064
August 150.8710 137.8312 143.8869
September 143.0365 138.1515 140.6011
October 145.3365 138.7514 142.0078
November 145.0131 135.8302 139.4110
December 144.1350 136.4972 141.1456