YEARLY HIGH
0.1797 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1224 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1407 XDR

2020 BRL to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 0.1224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0573 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1750 to the December average rate of 0.1351, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1797 was down 8.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1959, 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 4,493 XDR
2019 Average 4,585 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 3,061 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,431.80 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1799
0.1208
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to XDR 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 0.1502, compared to 0.1313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0222 XDR (High: 0.1628 / Low: 0.1406). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 XDR (High: 0.1281 / Low: 0.1224).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0222
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 0.0186 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1750) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1914), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0165 (-8.59%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1750
2019 Avg (January) 0.1914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1797 0.1696 0.1750
February 0.1716 0.1629 0.1680
March 0.1628 0.1406 0.1494
April 0.1437 0.1299 0.1380
May 0.1388 0.1247 0.1308
June 0.1502 0.1323 0.1397
July 0.1402 0.1336 0.1360
August 0.1358 0.1260 0.1301
September 0.1349 0.1257 0.1312
October 0.1281 0.1224 0.1257
November 0.1323 0.1231 0.1296
December 0.1387 0.1323 0.1351