2020 ZAR to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3593 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.2776 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3134 BRL

2020 ZAR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 0.3593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.2776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0817 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2875 to the December average rate of 0.3462, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3593 was up 23.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2903, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,964 BRL

2019 Average 13,654 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 13,882 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,082.73 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3564

0.2791

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.2945, compared to 0.3323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0378 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2945

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0298 BRL (High: 0.3195 / Low: 0.2897). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 BRL (High: 0.2927 / Low: 0.2854).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0298

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.3499) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2810), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0690 (+24.54%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.3499

2019 Avg (November) 0.2810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2916	0.2831	0.2875
February	0.2927	0.2854	0.2888
March	0.3029	0.2833	0.2928
April	0.3006	0.2776	0.2855
May	0.3195	0.2897	0.3090
June	0.3174	0.2893	0.3033
July	0.3238	0.3060	0.3156
August	0.3326	0.3048	0.3164
September	0.3351	0.3154	0.3229
October	0.3534	0.3346	0.3426
November	0.3593	0.3438	0.3499
December	0.3584	0.3345	0.3462