2019 BRL to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 BRL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the BRL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 3.8777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 3.4447.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4330 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6996 to the December average rate of 3.5027, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.8777 was down 3.27% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.0088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
BRL to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.6930, compared to 3.6367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0563 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.3112 ZAR (High: 3.7671 / Low: 3.4560). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1205 ZAR (High: 3.6754 / Low: 3.5549).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1663 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 3.7759) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.5851), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1908 (+5.32%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8494 | 3.6078 | 3.6996 |
| February | 3.8081 | 3.6399 | 3.7120 |
| March | 3.8280 | 3.6546 | 3.7433 |
| April | 3.6895 | 3.5488 | 3.6275 |
| May | 3.7164 | 3.5096 | 3.6048 |
| June | 3.8710 | 3.6564 | 3.7707 |
| July | 3.7838 | 3.6625 | 3.7224 |
| August | 3.8777 | 3.6630 | 3.7759 |
| September | 3.6754 | 3.5549 | 3.6096 |
| October | 3.7607 | 3.5607 | 3.6487 |
| November | 3.7671 | 3.4560 | 3.5610 |
| December | 3.5669 | 3.4447 | 3.5027 |