YEARLY HIGH
0.8499 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.6293 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7356 BRL

2020 TRY to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TRY to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.8499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.6293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2206 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6991 to the December average rate of 0.6684, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8499 was up 14.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7400, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 42,494 BRL
2019 Average 34,732 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 31,465 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,028.82 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8246
0.6542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 0.7556, compared to 0.7155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0891 BRL (High: 0.8005 / Low: 0.7114). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 BRL (High: 0.7225 / Low: 0.7080).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0891
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

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 0.0486 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.8104) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6622), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1482 (+22.38%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.8104
2019 Avg (May) 0.6622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7159 0.6756 0.6991
February 0.7225 0.7080 0.7165
March 0.7907 0.7160 0.7697
April 0.8090 0.7550 0.7761
May 0.8499 0.7780 0.8104
June 0.8005 0.7114 0.7618
July 0.7876 0.7390 0.7701
August 0.7667 0.7307 0.7484
September 0.7325 0.6939 0.7152
October 0.7327 0.6880 0.7084
November 0.7140 0.6293 0.6826
December 0.7048 0.6369 0.6684