YEARLY HIGH
0.1193 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0793 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1040 BRL

2020 PHP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PHP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 0.1193. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0400 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0815 to the December average rate of 0.1070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1193 was up 42.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0839, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 29,827 BRL
2019 Average 19,061 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 19,833 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,994.04 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1195
0.0780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 0.0971, compared to 0.1110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0143 BRL (High: 0.1024 / Low: 0.0881). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 BRL (High: 0.0880 / Low: 0.0835).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.1161) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0793), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0367 (+46.31%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.1161
2019 Avg (October) 0.0793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0840 0.0793 0.0815
February 0.0880 0.0835 0.0856
March 0.1024 0.0881 0.0960
April 0.1117 0.1011 0.1050
May 0.1171 0.1041 0.1111
June 0.1098 0.0967 0.1038
July 0.1092 0.1037 0.1071
August 0.1157 0.1062 0.1117
September 0.1169 0.1081 0.1113
October 0.1193 0.1138 0.1161
November 0.1192 0.1098 0.1126
December 0.1092 0.1045 0.1070