YEARLY HIGH
0.3978 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.2370 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3037 BRL

2020 SCR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.3978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.2370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1608 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3032 to the December average rate of 0.2428, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3978 was up 25.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,989 BRL
2019 Average 1,442 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,185 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 803.99 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3692
0.2313
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.3208, compared to 0.2866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0874 BRL (High: 0.3873 / Low: 0.2999). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 BRL (High: 0.2502 / Low: 0.2370).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0874
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0377 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.3577) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2808), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0769 (+27.39%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.3577
2019 Avg (March) 0.2808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3166 0.2923 0.3032
February 0.3368 0.3091 0.3182
March 0.3978 0.3264 0.3577
April 0.3873 0.2999 0.3271
May 0.3659 0.2999 0.3229
June 0.3126 0.2742 0.2956
July 0.3067 0.2884 0.2997
August 0.3152 0.2910 0.3049
September 0.3149 0.2918 0.3008
October 0.3163 0.2915 0.3047
November 0.2972 0.2555 0.2669
December 0.2502 0.2370 0.2428