2020 SZL to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3594 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.2780 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3136 BRL

2020 SZL to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.3594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.2780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0815 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2885 to the December average rate of 0.3455, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3594 was up 23.90% 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 SZL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,797 BRL

2019 Average 1,366 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 1,390 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 407.33 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3559

0.2802

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SZL 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 0.2951, compared to 0.3320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2951

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0315 BRL (High: 0.3184 / Low: 0.2869). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 BRL (High: 0.2912 / Low: 0.2836).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0315

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.3455) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2850), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0604 (+21.21%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.3455

2019 Avg (December) 0.2850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2912	0.2836	0.2885
February	0.2945	0.2853	0.2900
March	0.3014	0.2868	0.2938
April	0.3004	0.2780	0.2865
May	0.3213	0.2961	0.3087
June	0.3184	0.2869	0.3032
July	0.3235	0.3082	0.3157
August	0.3346	0.3032	0.3168
September	0.3339	0.3147	0.3225
October	0.3539	0.3344	0.3419
November	0.3582	0.3395	0.3496
December	0.3594	0.3343	0.3455