YEARLY HIGH
1.1938 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.9536 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0910 BRL

2012 AWG to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AWG to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 1.1938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.9536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2402 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0002 to the December average rate of 1.1624, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1938 was up 12.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0571, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,969 BRL
2011 Average 4,674 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 4,768 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,201.16 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1825
0.9408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 1.0409, compared to 1.1411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0964 BRL (High: 1.1579 / Low: 1.0615). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 BRL (High: 1.1414 / Low: 1.1285).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0964
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0393 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.1624) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1368 (+13.34%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.1624
2011 Avg (December) 1.0256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0445 0.9715 1.0002
February 0.9707 0.9536 0.9609
March 1.0218 0.9626 1.0008
April 1.0573 1.0176 1.0346
May 1.1579 1.0615 1.1058
June 1.1654 1.1286 1.1434
July 1.1451 1.1124 1.1328
August 1.1432 1.1251 1.1322
September 1.1399 1.1231 1.1317
October 1.1414 1.1285 1.1338
November 1.1811 1.1339 1.1537
December 1.1938 1.1419 1.1624