YEARLY HIGH
2.1743 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.8185 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9971 BRL

2021 XCD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XCD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 2.1743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 1.8185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3558 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9826 to the December average rate of 2.0926, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.1743 was down 0.20% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.1786, 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 10,871 BRL
2020 Average 9,539 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 9,092 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,779.06 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.1156
1.8388
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 1.9936, compared to 2.0006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1464 BRL (High: 2.1216 / Low: 1.9752). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0780 BRL (High: 1.9461 / Low: 1.8680).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1464
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0780

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1037 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 2.0868) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.8085), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2784 (+15.39%).

2021 Avg (March) 2.0868
2020 Avg (March) 1.8085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0313 1.9217 1.9826
February 2.0727 1.9810 2.0044
March 2.1743 2.0317 2.0868
April 2.1216 1.9752 2.0648
May 2.0144 1.9308 1.9611
June 1.9061 1.8185 1.8619
July 1.9461 1.8680 1.9108
August 2.0038 1.9059 1.9443
September 2.0141 1.9133 1.9517
October 2.0940 1.9856 2.0479
November 2.1019 1.9979 2.0561
December 2.1260 2.0474 2.0926