YEARLY HIGH
1.6669 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.2926 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4657 BRL

2013 BAM to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 1.6669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 1.2926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3742 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3805 to the December average rate of 1.6432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6669 was up 17.51% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.4185, 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 8,334 BRL
2012 Average 6,412 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 6,463 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,871.24 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6760
1.2827
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 1.3644, compared to 1.5670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.1146 BRL (High: 1.6624 / Low: 1.5478). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0275 BRL (High: 1.3453 / Low: 1.3178).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1146
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0275

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0431 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.6432) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3939), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2494 (+17.89%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.6432
2012 Avg (December) 1.3939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3962 1.3603 1.3805
February 1.3859 1.3208 1.3478
March 1.3340 1.2926 1.3155
April 1.3453 1.3178 1.3304
May 1.4130 1.3332 1.3487
June 1.5150 1.4183 1.4634
July 1.5460 1.4774 1.5045
August 1.6624 1.5478 1.5932
September 1.6104 1.5166 1.5501
October 1.5483 1.5062 1.5268
November 1.6205 1.5506 1.5841
December 1.6669 1.6221 1.6432