YEARLY HIGH
144.6481 SOS
YEARLY LOW
98.4365 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
113.7950 SOS

2020 BRL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 144.6481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 98.4365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.2117 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 140.1451 to the December average rate of 112.9148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 144.6481 was down 9.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 159.3188, 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 3,616,204 SOS
2019 Average 3,679,905 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,460,911 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,155,292.08 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

143.8372
99.5313
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 119.7483, compared to 107.8416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.9067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 119.7483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 107.8416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 19.5008 SOS (High: 131.0619 / Low: 111.5611). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7356 SOS (High: 115.4955 / Low: 110.7598).

March Spread (Volatile) ±19.5008
December Spread (Stable) ±4.7356

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 14.6359 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.6359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 140.1451) against the same month in 2019 (average: 155.2096), the exchange rate shifted by -15.0645 (-9.71%).

2020 Avg (January) 140.1451
2019 Avg (January) 155.2096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 144.6481 136.8360 140.1451
February 137.3854 129.5270 134.0608
March 131.0619 111.5611 119.4249
April 113.6935 102.5273 109.2882
May 109.8465 98.4365 103.5809
June 120.3010 105.7642 111.9899
July 113.3456 107.3281 109.7778
August 111.9164 102.6257 106.4423
September 110.9060 102.3455 107.6458
October 105.4154 100.3954 103.2234
November 109.4075 100.7279 107.0457
December 115.4955 110.7598 112.9148