2012 BAM to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4185 BRL

YEARLY LOW

1.1477 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2820 BRL

2012 BAM to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 1.4185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.1477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2708 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1799 to the December average rate of 1.3939, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4185 was up 9.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2972, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,093 BRL

2011 Average 5,942 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 5,739 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,354.06 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4170

1.1388

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 1.2334, compared to 1.3306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0972 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2334

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0834 BRL (High: 1.2455 / Low: 1.1622). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0247 BRL (High: 1.3583 / Low: 1.3336).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0834

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0247

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0369 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.3939) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1580 (+12.78%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.3939

2011 Avg (December) 1.2359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2351	1.1541	1.1799
February	1.1810	1.1477	1.1620
March	1.2455	1.1622	1.2087
April	1.2786	1.2190	1.2452
May	1.3366	1.2679	1.2940
June	1.3285	1.2849	1.3108
July	1.3139	1.2548	1.2739
August	1.3114	1.2652	1.2835
September	1.3570	1.3055	1.3325
October	1.3583	1.3336	1.3460
November	1.4019	1.3281	1.3539
December	1.4185	1.3741	1.3939