YEARLY HIGH
0.3930 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.3440 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3654 BRL

2021 LSL to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.3930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.3440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0490 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3553 to the December average rate of 0.3564, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3930 was up 9.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3591, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,965 BRL
2020 Average 1,568 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,720 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245.09 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3893
0.3517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.3708, compared to 0.3600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0355 BRL (High: 0.3800 / Low: 0.3445). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 BRL (High: 0.3624 / Low: 0.3482).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0355
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0136 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.3862) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2866), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0996 (+34.77%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.3862
2020 Avg (April) 0.2866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3672 0.3440 0.3553
February 0.3792 0.3564 0.3667
March 0.3861 0.3636 0.3761
April 0.3930 0.3734 0.3862
May 0.3848 0.3677 0.3768
June 0.3770 0.3457 0.3636
July 0.3690 0.3447 0.3561
August 0.3624 0.3482 0.3549
September 0.3724 0.3495 0.3619
October 0.3895 0.3547 0.3722
November 0.3800 0.3445 0.3586
December 0.3656 0.3493 0.3564