YEARLY HIGH
8.4045 BRL
YEARLY LOW
7.0097 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6891 BRL

2021 XDR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 8.4045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 7.0097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3948 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7242 to the December average rate of 7.9267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8.4045 was up 2.90% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.1674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,022 BRL
2020 Average 35,930 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 35,048 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,973.88 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

8.1371
7.1414
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 7.7342, compared to 7.6439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0903 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.6439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.5767 BRL (High: 8.4045 / Low: 7.8278). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2955 BRL (High: 8.0573 / Low: 7.7618).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5767
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2955

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 0.4070 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 8.0541) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.7036), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3505 (+20.15%).

2021 Avg (March) 8.0541
2020 Avg (March) 6.7036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9182 7.4613 7.7242
February 8.0843 7.6958 7.8006
March 8.4045 7.8278 8.0541
April 8.1711 7.6698 7.9709
May 7.8152 7.5038 7.6313
June 7.4515 7.0097 7.2243
July 7.4967 7.1941 7.3523
August 7.6822 7.3142 7.4674
September 7.6876 7.3410 7.4926
October 8.0179 7.5687 7.8184
November 8.0400 7.5800 7.8063
December 8.0573 7.7618 7.9267