YEARLY HIGH
0.2736 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.2031 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2402 BRL

2020 MXN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MXN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 0.2736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.2031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0705 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2203 to the December average rate of 0.2580, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2736 was up 25.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2188, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,681 BRL
2019 Average 10,249 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 10,153 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,527.36 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2710
0.2148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.2270, compared to 0.2535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0317 BRL (High: 0.2347 / Low: 0.2031). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 BRL (High: 0.2351 / Low: 0.2256).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0317
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.2663) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0508 (+23.60%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.2663
2019 Avg (November) 0.2155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2273 0.2125 0.2203
February 0.2351 0.2256 0.2307
March 0.2347 0.2031 0.2195
April 0.2283 0.2117 0.2196
May 0.2452 0.2207 0.2393
June 0.2434 0.2177 0.2325
July 0.2405 0.2288 0.2362
August 0.2559 0.2337 0.2459
September 0.2556 0.2437 0.2496
October 0.2713 0.2579 0.2650
November 0.2736 0.2604 0.2663
December 0.2624 0.2512 0.2580