YEARLY HIGH
0.7361 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.6126 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6728 BRL

2021 SBD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.7361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.6126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1235 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6694 to the December average rate of 0.6991, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7361 was up 3.19% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.7133, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,680 BRL
2020 Average 3,133 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 3,063 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 617.49 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7149
0.6215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.6744, compared to 0.6712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0485 BRL (High: 0.7187 / Low: 0.6702). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0246 BRL (High: 0.7093 / Low: 0.6847).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0485
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0358 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.7071) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5904), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1167 (+19.77%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.7071
2020 Avg (March) 0.5904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6860 0.6490 0.6694
February 0.7016 0.6669 0.6768
March 0.7361 0.6892 0.7071
April 0.7187 0.6702 0.6989
May 0.6840 0.6543 0.6650
June 0.6457 0.6126 0.6292
July 0.6547 0.6288 0.6423
August 0.6726 0.6390 0.6525
September 0.6752 0.6414 0.6546
October 0.7035 0.6657 0.6875
November 0.7080 0.6725 0.6910
December 0.7093 0.6847 0.6991