YEARLY HIGH
0.3407 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.2334 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2993 BRL

2020 MDL to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MDL to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.3407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1072 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2384 to the December average rate of 0.2993, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3407 was up 39.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2446, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,703 BRL
2019 Average 1,126 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,167 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 536.21 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3424
0.2289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.2793, compared to 0.3193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2793
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0377 BRL (High: 0.3212 / Low: 0.2835). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 BRL (High: 0.2548 / Low: 0.2437).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0377
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.3293) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2282), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1011 (+44.33%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.3293
2019 Avg (August) 0.2282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2473 0.2334 0.2384
February 0.2548 0.2437 0.2476
March 0.2874 0.2551 0.2766
April 0.3116 0.2792 0.2934
May 0.3315 0.3005 0.3172
June 0.3212 0.2835 0.3027
July 0.3191 0.3034 0.3122
August 0.3407 0.3144 0.3293
September 0.3367 0.3161 0.3248
October 0.3391 0.3267 0.3329
November 0.3375 0.3099 0.3173
December 0.3045 0.2908 0.2993