YEARLY HIGH
0.0917 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0414 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0574 BRL

2020 HTG to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HTG to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.0917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0504 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0422 to the December average rate of 0.0736, the exchange rate registered a net change of 74.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0917 was up 82.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0503, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 459 BRL
2019 Average 219 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 207 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 251.86 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0934
0.0375
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0491, compared to 0.0656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0491
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0103 BRL (High: 0.0909 / Low: 0.0806). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 BRL (High: 0.0431 / Low: 0.0414).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0110 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.0887) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0425), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0462 (+108.87%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.0887
2019 Avg (October) 0.0425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0431 0.0414 0.0422
February 0.0506 0.0424 0.0446
March 0.0547 0.0487 0.0519
April 0.0578 0.0535 0.0551
May 0.0556 0.0496 0.0528
June 0.0503 0.0445 0.0480
July 0.0492 0.0463 0.0480
August 0.0502 0.0471 0.0487
September 0.0536 0.0469 0.0500
October 0.0917 0.0839 0.0887
November 0.0909 0.0806 0.0846
December 0.0795 0.0707 0.0736