YEARLY HIGH
0.0331 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0226 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0289 BRL

2020 DJF to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DJF to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 0.0331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0233 to the December average rate of 0.0289, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0331 was up 28.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0258, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DJF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 165 BRL
2019 Average 111 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 113 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.44 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0325
0.0224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF to BRL 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 0.0276, compared to 0.0303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0041 BRL (High: 0.0292 / Low: 0.0251). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BRL (High: 0.0295 / Low: 0.0282).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.0315) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0225), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0091 (+40.35%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.0315
2019 Avg (May) 0.0225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0241 0.0226 0.0233
February 0.0252 0.0238 0.0244
March 0.0292 0.0251 0.0275
April 0.0318 0.0287 0.0299
May 0.0331 0.0296 0.0315
June 0.0308 0.0271 0.0292
July 0.0303 0.0288 0.0297
August 0.0317 0.0293 0.0306
September 0.0318 0.0294 0.0303
October 0.0324 0.0310 0.0316
November 0.0323 0.0298 0.0305
December 0.0295 0.0282 0.0289