YEARLY HIGH
0.3581 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.2771 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3131 BRL

2020 NAD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NAD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.3581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 0.2771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0811 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2885 to the December average rate of 0.3460, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3581 was up 23.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,791 BRL
2019 Average 1,363 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,385 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 405.30 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3556
0.2803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.2952, compared to 0.3310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.0473 BRL (High: 0.3556 / Low: 0.3083). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 BRL (High: 0.2911 / Low: 0.2836).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0473
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.3460) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2851), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0609 (+21.37%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.3460
2019 Avg (December) 0.2851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2911 0.2836 0.2885
February 0.2963 0.2853 0.2903
March 0.3079 0.2875 0.2940
April 0.2993 0.2771 0.2866
May 0.3249 0.2956 0.3086
June 0.3173 0.2874 0.3034
July 0.3235 0.3079 0.3160
August 0.3239 0.3042 0.3141
September 0.3324 0.3078 0.3214
October 0.3556 0.3083 0.3390
November 0.3569 0.3395 0.3494
December 0.3581 0.3339 0.3460