YEARLY HIGH
0.1143 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0784 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1001 BRL

2020 GMD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 0.1143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0359 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0809 to the December average rate of 0.0994, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1143 was up 37.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0834, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 572 BRL
2019 Average 394 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 392 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 179.48 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1121
0.0781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0961, compared to 0.1041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0144 BRL (High: 0.1022 / Low: 0.0877). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 BRL (High: 0.1014 / Low: 0.0971).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.1093) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0806), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0287 (+35.64%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.1093
2019 Avg (May) 0.0806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0838 0.0784 0.0809
February 0.0880 0.0829 0.0852
March 0.1022 0.0877 0.0960
April 0.1109 0.1001 0.1043
May 0.1143 0.1025 0.1093
June 0.1062 0.0936 0.1007
July 0.1043 0.0988 0.1022
August 0.1085 0.1008 0.1051
September 0.1093 0.1012 0.1043
October 0.1117 0.1068 0.1088
November 0.1112 0.1025 0.1049
December 0.1014 0.0971 0.0994