YEARLY HIGH
0.0780 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0522 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0610 BRL

2021 HTG to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HTG to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 0.0522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0258 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0735 to the December average rate of 0.0562, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0780 was down 15.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0917, 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 390 BRL
2020 Average 287 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 261 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.93 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0754
0.0518
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 0.0670, compared to 0.0551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0093 BRL (High: 0.0716 / Low: 0.0623). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 BRL (High: 0.0576 / Low: 0.0552).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.0721) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0519), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0203 (+39.11%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.0721
2020 Avg (March) 0.0519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0761 0.0713 0.0735
February 0.0755 0.0716 0.0735
March 0.0780 0.0693 0.0721
April 0.0716 0.0623 0.0680
May 0.0634 0.0572 0.0601
June 0.0575 0.0526 0.0546
July 0.0560 0.0529 0.0547
August 0.0554 0.0524 0.0540
September 0.0555 0.0522 0.0537
October 0.0577 0.0545 0.0557
November 0.0579 0.0544 0.0563
December 0.0576 0.0552 0.0562