2020 XCD to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1786 BRL

YEARLY LOW

1.4874 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9070 BRL

2020 XCD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 2.1786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.4874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6913 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5326 to the December average rate of 1.9041, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.1786 was up 38.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5778, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,893 BRL

2019 Average 7,300 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 7,437 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,456.37 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.1383

1.4775

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.8193, compared to 1.9947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8193

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2706 BRL (High: 1.9261 / Low: 1.6555). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0818 BRL (High: 1.9414 / Low: 1.8596).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2706

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0818

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 0.1543 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 2.0764) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4795), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5969 (+40.35%).

2020 Avg (May) 2.0764

2019 Avg (May) 1.4795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5846	1.4874	1.5326
February	1.6600	1.5671	1.6085
March	1.9261	1.6555	1.8085
April	2.0919	1.8897	1.9676
May	2.1786	1.9516	2.0764
June	2.0299	1.7846	1.9221
July	1.9993	1.8944	1.9578
August	2.0796	1.9325	2.0155
September	2.0949	1.9380	1.9978
October	2.1384	2.0448	2.0832
November	2.1300	1.9633	2.0099
December	1.9414	1.8596	1.9041