YEARLY HIGH
0.7788 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.3417 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6248 BRL

2021 TRY to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the TRY to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 0.7788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.3417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4371 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7241 to the December average rate of 0.4257, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7788 was down 8.37% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.8499, 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 38,939 BRL
2020 Average 36,784 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 17,085 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,853.88 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7963
0.3920
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 0.6862, compared to 0.5635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.1889 BRL (High: 0.5306 / Low: 0.3417). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0272 BRL (High: 0.6278 / Low: 0.6006).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1889
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0272

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0940 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0940

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.7626) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7165), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0461 (+6.43%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.7626
2020 Avg (February) 0.7165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7500 0.6981 0.7241
February 0.7788 0.7458 0.7626
March 0.7749 0.6769 0.7339
April 0.7049 0.6505 0.6821
May 0.6582 0.6092 0.6318
June 0.6102 0.5628 0.5827
July 0.6161 0.5820 0.6009
August 0.6382 0.6034 0.6197
September 0.6278 0.6006 0.6155
October 0.6216 0.5792 0.5993
November 0.5951 0.4164 0.5197
December 0.5306 0.3417 0.4257