YEARLY HIGH
2.2284 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.8208 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0219 BRL

2012 AUD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2.2284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 1.8208.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4075 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8620 to the December average rate of 2.1760, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.2284 was up 17.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9040, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,142 BRL
2011 Average 8,633 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 9,104 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,037.57 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.2092
1.8102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1.9213, compared to 2.1225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.1285 BRL (High: 2.0943 / Low: 1.9658). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0395 BRL (High: 1.8603 / Low: 1.8208).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1285
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.1760) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3160 (+16.99%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.1760
2011 Avg (December) 1.8599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9108 1.8373 1.8620
February 1.8603 1.8208 1.8435
March 1.9176 1.8495 1.8882
April 1.9715 1.8750 1.9183
May 2.0211 1.9494 1.9740
June 2.0943 1.9658 2.0421
July 2.1547 2.0460 2.0905
August 2.1471 2.1018 2.1235
September 2.1318 2.0794 2.1083
October 2.1074 2.0574 2.0891
November 2.2041 2.1002 2.1475
December 2.2284 2.1221 2.1760