2015 USD to BRL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 USD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the USD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 4.1431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 2.5757.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5674 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6354 to the December average rate of 3.8802, the exchange rate registered a net change of 47.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 4.1431 was up 52.08% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.7243, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
USD to BRL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.9689, compared to 3.6942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7253 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.4638 BRL (High: 4.1431 / Low: 3.6793). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1078 BRL (High: 3.1749 / Low: 3.0671).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, 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 0.0975 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 3.8971) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.3352), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5619 (+66.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.7062 | 2.5757 | 2.6354 |
| February | 2.8974 | 2.6817 | 2.8158 |
| March | 3.2834 | 2.8420 | 3.1449 |
| April | 3.1769 | 2.9257 | 3.0474 |
| May | 3.1790 | 2.9753 | 3.0543 |
| June | 3.1749 | 3.0671 | 3.1155 |
| July | 3.4069 | 3.1014 | 3.2176 |
| August | 3.6132 | 3.4151 | 3.5066 |
| September | 4.1431 | 3.6793 | 3.8971 |
| October | 4.0093 | 3.7625 | 3.8764 |
| November | 3.8665 | 3.7035 | 3.7876 |
| December | 4.0021 | 3.7538 | 3.8802 |