YEARLY HIGH
0.0102 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0069 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0089 BRL

2020 SOS to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 0.0102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0071 to the December average rate of 0.0089, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0102 was up 37.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0074, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51 BRL
2019 Average 34 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 35 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.23 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0099
0.0069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0085, compared to 0.0093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0013 BRL (High: 0.0090 / Low: 0.0076). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BRL (High: 0.0090 / Low: 0.0087).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.0097) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0069), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+40.40%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.0097
2019 Avg (May) 0.0069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0073 0.0069 0.0071
February 0.0077 0.0073 0.0075
March 0.0090 0.0076 0.0084
April 0.0098 0.0088 0.0092
May 0.0102 0.0091 0.0097
June 0.0095 0.0083 0.0089
July 0.0093 0.0088 0.0091
August 0.0097 0.0089 0.0094
September 0.0098 0.0090 0.0093
October 0.0100 0.0095 0.0097
November 0.0099 0.0091 0.0093
December 0.0090 0.0087 0.0089