2012 AZN to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7232 BRL

YEARLY LOW

2.1714 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4867 BRL

2012 AZN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2.7232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 2.1714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5519 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2776 to the December average rate of 2.6511, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.7232 was up 13.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.4093, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,616 BRL

2011 Average 10,604 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 10,857 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,759.26 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.6974

2.1421

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 2.3714, compared to 2.6021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3714

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2196 BRL (High: 2.6374 / Low: 2.4179). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0312 BRL (High: 2.6044 / Low: 2.5731).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2196

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0312

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 0.0893 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0893

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.6511) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.3356), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3156 (+13.51%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.6511

2011 Avg (December) 2.3356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3778	2.2121	2.2776
February	2.2105	2.1714	2.1883
March	2.3268	2.1926	2.2793
April	2.4082	2.3173	2.3566
May	2.6374	2.4179	2.5196
June	2.6560	2.5719	2.6067
July	2.6098	2.5365	2.5824
August	2.6096	2.5643	2.5805
September	2.5983	2.5628	2.5809
October	2.6044	2.5731	2.5861
November	2.6941	2.5873	2.6313
December	2.7232	2.6048	2.6511