YEARLY HIGH
0.6723 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.4590 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5293 XCD

2020 BRL to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.6723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 0.4590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2133 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6527 to the December average rate of 0.5253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6723 was down 9.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7416, 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 16,808 XCD
2019 Average 17,152 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 11,475 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,333.14 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6699
0.4628
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to XCD 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 0.5568, compared to 0.5019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0849 XCD (High: 0.6040 / Low: 0.5192). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0214 XCD (High: 0.4890 / Low: 0.4676).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0849
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0214

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 0.0676 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0676

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.6527) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7228), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0701 (-9.70%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.6527
2019 Avg (January) 0.7228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6723 0.6311 0.6527
February 0.6381 0.6024 0.6218
March 0.6040 0.5192 0.5542
April 0.5292 0.4780 0.5087
May 0.5124 0.4590 0.4822
June 0.5603 0.4926 0.5210
July 0.5279 0.5002 0.5109
August 0.5175 0.4809 0.4964
September 0.5160 0.4773 0.5008
October 0.4890 0.4676 0.4801
November 0.5093 0.4695 0.4978
December 0.5377 0.5151 0.5253