YEARLY HIGH
0.0763 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0578 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0669 BRL

2020 KGS to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.0763. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0185 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0595 to the December average rate of 0.0616, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0763 was up 24.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 381 BRL
2019 Average 285 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 289 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.30 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0748
0.0581
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0665, compared to 0.0673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0111 BRL (High: 0.0713 / Low: 0.0602). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 BRL (High: 0.0717 / Low: 0.0690).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.0734) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0582), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0152 (+26.09%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.0734
2019 Avg (May) 0.0582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0615 0.0578 0.0595
February 0.0642 0.0606 0.0623
March 0.0716 0.0626 0.0670
April 0.0713 0.0602 0.0671
May 0.0763 0.0695 0.0734
June 0.0730 0.0653 0.0697
July 0.0698 0.0665 0.0684
August 0.0722 0.0681 0.0703
September 0.0714 0.0663 0.0685
October 0.0717 0.0690 0.0702
November 0.0702 0.0626 0.0647
December 0.0638 0.0593 0.0616